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SV56 UKC

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,124 mi
Last recorded84,124 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 UKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 84,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,924 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of front. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 72,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,740 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 45,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,460 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 40,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,176 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,304 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,781 miles

Rear wiper split

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

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 UKC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

SV56 UKC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is SV56 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 UKC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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