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SV56 EBM

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 EBM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 98,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track arm (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two small chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 92,267 miles

Stop lamp not working replace left stop light bulb (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two small chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,589 miles

damage to offside rear no sharp edges yet

Fail 5 Oct 2013 86,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

damage to offside rear no sharp edges yet

Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,698 miles

air-bag light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 84,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

air-bag light on

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 65,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,138 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 EBM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?

SV56 EBM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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