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SY56 WBD

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,140 mi
Last recorded189,140 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 WBD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 189,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 186,005 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 186,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 182,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 173,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 163,406 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 163,313 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced strut top (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 147,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 147,110 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 127,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,125 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 106,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear anti rollbar saddle bushes worn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,966 miles

rear anti rollbar saddle bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,028 miles

nearside and offside rear anti rollbar saddle bushes worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

slight wheel bearing noise noticed during brake test on road

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,839 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 WBD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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