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SY56 VZT

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,705 mi
Last recorded137,705 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 137,705 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 137,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,536 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating to offside front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside wing mirror casing cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 128,536 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating to offside front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside wing mirror casing cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,177 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,235 miles

nearside rear lower suspention arm corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,750 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,496 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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SY56 VZT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY56 VZT, 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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SY56 VZT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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