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SW56 LDD

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,768 mi
Last recorded150,768 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 LDD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 150,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,908 miles

front (exhaust flexy deterioted)

Pass 3 May 2017 123,126 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills covered by plastic trims

Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills covered by plastic trims

Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,668 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,735 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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SW56 LDD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW56 LDD, 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 SW56 LDD registered?

SW56 LDD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is SW56 LDD safe to buy?

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