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CU06 BKD

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,695 mi
Last recorded45,695 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 BKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,695 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 37,668 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 37,668 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 31,185 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 31,185 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by rear mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 29,908 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 29,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 29,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,404 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 29,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 29,140 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 29,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,547 miles

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE CENTRE

VEHICLE QUITE RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Fail 19 Mar 2019 28,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE CENTRE

VEHICLE QUITE RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,074 miles

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2017 27,593 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 27,593 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 24,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear vehicle is dirty underneath

Pass 27 May 2015 23,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 22,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 18,071 miles

vehicle is dirty underbody

Fail 8 May 2012 18,071 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

vehicle is dirty underbody

Pass 26 May 2011 15,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 13,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 10,648 miles

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

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

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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CU06 BKD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CU06 BKD, 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 CU06 BKD registered?

CU06 BKD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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