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SX55 DLZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,060 mi
Last recorded78,060 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 DLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush front of arm bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,889 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 63,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,972 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,365 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,998 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,705 miles

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

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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SX55 DLZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX55 DLZ, 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 SX55 DLZ registered?

SX55 DLZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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