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VK56 HJC

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,615 mi
Last recorded186,615 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 HJC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 186,615 miles

screen chipped

Fail 5 Sep 2011 186,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

screen chipped

Fail 21 Sep 2010 159,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 159,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,998 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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VK56 HJC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK56 HJC, 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 VK56 HJC registered?

VK56 HJC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is VK56 HJC safe to buy?

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