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BV06 FVK

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,092 mi
Last recorded89,092 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,092 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,545 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,802 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,186 miles

both front wheels slightly binding

o/s and n/s rear track control arms have slight corrosion

o/s front track rod end dust cover has slight grease seepage

Fail 9 Apr 2014 56,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on edge to approx 2mm

n/s front wiper blade loose in fixing

n/s rear brake disc slightly rusted

o/s and n/s rear track control arms have slight corrosion

o/s rear tyre won on edge to approx 2mm

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,955 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge to approx 2mm

n/s front wiper blade loose in fixing

n/s rear brake disc slightly rusted

o/s and n/s rear track control arms have slight corrosion

o/s rear tyre won on edge to approx 2mm

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,764 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,766 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,573 miles

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes split and bonding seperating

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes bonding deteriorated/worn

o/s front wheel slightly binding

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes bonding deteriorated/worn

o/s front wheel slightly binding

Fail 15 Apr 2010 33,451 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,087 miles

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

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

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 FVK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV06 FVK, 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 FVK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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