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DA06 WFF

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,774 mi
Last recorded80,774 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 WFF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 80,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,997 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 68,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Worn on Inner And Outer Edges Of Tread Also Nail In Tread -- 235 60 15 -- (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake Pads And Discs 80% Worn

Fail 16 Jun 2017 59,892 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Pipe Blowing And Worn To Excess (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Central Front Lower Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Worn on Inner And Outer Edges Of Tread Also Nail In Tread -- 235 60 15 -- (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake Pads And Discs 80% Worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,630 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 54,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-60-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,194 miles

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Worn

N/S/F Door Mirror Glass Missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake Disc's Lipped And worn

Fail 27 Jun 2015 28,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Worn

N/S/F Door Mirror Glass Missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake Disc's Lipped And worn

Fail 21 Jun 2014 45,227 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Flexy Worn

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

No Oil On Dipstick When Presented For M.O.T.

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,227 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Flexy Worn

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

No Oil On Dipstick When Presented For M.O.T.

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 31,349 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,059 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 20,059 miles

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

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

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

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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DA06 WFF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA06 WFF, 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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DA06 WFF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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