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BV06 SWZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,667 mi
Last recorded56,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 SWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 51,785 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,008 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 48,008 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,966 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,142 miles

handbrake high

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,835 miles

under side of car coverd in mud

Fail 20 Mar 2014 30,835 miles

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

under side of car coverd in mud

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,825 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 19,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,968 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 SWZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SWZ, 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 BV06 SWZ registered?

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

Is BV06 SWZ safe to buy?

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