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SV56 AZC

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,287 mi
Last recorded115,287 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 AZC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of corrosion to OS and NS rear undersills.

Pass 24 Dec 2018 88,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi on exhaust deteriorating/corroded

signs of corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer/undersills.

Fail 21 Dec 2018 88,763 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi on exhaust deteriorating/corroded

signs of corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer/undersills.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 83,664 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 83,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,188 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,240 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,561 miles

Engine oil reading "min" level

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,561 miles

Engine oil reading "min" level

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,704 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 39,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All discs corroded & worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,009 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,246 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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SV56 AZC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV56 AZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV56 AZC registered?

SV56 AZC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is SV56 AZC safe to buy?

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