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BV06 SXC

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,435 mi
Last recorded143,435 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 SXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 143,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 140,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 135,340 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 135,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 133,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 128,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,123 miles

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

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

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

foot and hand brake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,953 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 114,930 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,956 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 108,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 98,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,983 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 92,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,710 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,432 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,026 miles

n/s front screen wiper blade starting to split slightly

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 SXC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

BV06 SXC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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