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VX56 BZH

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 BZH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,827 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' visor (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,069 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 32,069 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,393 miles

off side front tyre nail in tread

slight play off side front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Aug 2009 4 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 4 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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VX56 BZH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX56 BZH, 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 VX56 BZH registered?

VX56 BZH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VX56 BZH safe to buy?

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