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BX06 AXF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,228 mi
Last recorded114,228 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 AXF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close too Limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 114,220 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Rear of front subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close too Limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose at manifold.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 110,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe and Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also nearside bracket assembly,(rear of). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 110,128 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle on light brake application during brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe and Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also nearside bracket assembly,(rear of). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,733 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 103,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front mountings both sides heavy corrosion, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,972 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of, starting to unbond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,800 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,756 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 73,756 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Main hose. (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Brake seized on,, Binding. (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Seized on (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,894 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 68,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,405 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,405 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 60,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,845 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,919 miles

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

Tyre size 235/60R16 100H

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 41,439 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tyre size 235/60R16 100H

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,113 miles

Wiper blades split but clearing the screen

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,224 miles

object in swept area of front windscreen (removed)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,355 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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BX06 AXF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BX06 AXF, 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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BX06 AXF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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