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SY56 WXK

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,494 mi
Last recorded143,494 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 WXK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 143,478 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 140,660 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 140,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 130,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 130,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,545 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,013 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,436 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,647 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,254 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 WXK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WXK, 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 WXK registered?

SY56 WXK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is SY56 WXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 WXK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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