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SY56 WXC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,868 mi
Last recorded136,868 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 WXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 136,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 May 2017 109,762 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,441 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 108,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,716 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 102,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 94,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,770 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 82,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,274 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 70,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,459 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,437 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 WXC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY56 WXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY56 WXC registered?

SY56 WXC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is SY56 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 WXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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