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VU56 ZFP

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,057 mi
Last recorded81,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZFP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 81,057 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 81,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,831 miles

Prop Shaft Bolt Missing

Fail 3 Nov 2025 78,831 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop Shaft Bolt Missing

Pass 28 Oct 2024 73,081 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,333 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 44,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 43,995 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 43,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 43,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,487 miles

brake fluid dirty

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres 3mm tread x 2

Fail 5 Oct 2018 42,005 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended anchor missing/trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres 3mm tread x 2

Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE SUN VISOR RETAINING SPRING WEAK

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,589 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,720 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,135 miles

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

emissions will not rear to clean

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,677 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly

Rear wiper not clearing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,852 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 ZFP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

VU56 ZFP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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