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WF56 VHX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,875 mi
Last recorded127,875 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VHX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 127,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 2 Nov 2022 127,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Nov 2021 118,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 118,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,792 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 109,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,347 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,653 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 90,653 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,027 miles

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

Nearside sun visor wont stay in closed position

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,027 miles

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

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

Nearside sun visor wont stay in closed position

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 LED INOP (1.2.1b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A&B

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 LED INOP (1.2.1b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A&B

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns number plate light intermittant inop

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small stone chips in windscreen zone A & B

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,655 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WF56 VHX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WF56 VHX, 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 WF56 VHX registered?

WF56 VHX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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The MOT history for WF56 VHX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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