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2521FHZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,934 mi
Last recorded92,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2521FHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 92,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 92,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,935 miles

Offside windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2021 87,904 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,441 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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2521FHZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 2521FHZ, 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 2521FHZ registered?

2521FHZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is 2521FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2521FHZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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