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VN56 PCV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,587 mi
Last recorded205,587 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 PCV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 205,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 197,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, pads 80%worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis /by swing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 188,778 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 188,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 178,122 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 165,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,442 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 132,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 101,942 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 83,289 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 83,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,068 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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VN56 PCV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN56 PCV, 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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VN56 PCV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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