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BV06 FTC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,880 mi
Last recorded119,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FTC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 119,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 105,016 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,046 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 96,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,313 miles

front brake pads low & brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,497 miles

2 leds from high level brake light dim

slight grease around n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor (still preventing ingress of dirt)

slight grease around o/s/f track rod end dust cover(still preventing ingress of dirt)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s and n/s rear suspension arms have some corrosion

one led inoperative in high level stop lamp

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,314 miles

o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes split/seperating from metal sleeve

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,000 miles

n/s front lower wishbone bush split and breaking away from its sleeve

o/s ans n/s rear lower suspension arms some corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,707 miles

n/s front wishbone bush bonding slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,192 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,233 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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BV06 FTC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV06 FTC, 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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BV06 FTC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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