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VU56 ZFN

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZFN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,627 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear towbar bracket corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,847 miles

o/s rear light damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2011 58,847 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s rear light damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,453 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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VU56 ZFN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU56 ZFN, 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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What year was VU56 ZFN registered?

VU56 ZFN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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