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DC06 FVE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,261 mi
Last recorded75,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,261 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 75,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,880 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,760 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 58,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,936 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 51,194 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,682 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 39,190 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 36,487 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emmissions detected.

unable to test rear seat belts completely due to seats folded away and load on top.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,984 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 19,984 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,312 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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DC06 FVE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DC06 FVE, 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 DC06 FVE registered?

DC06 FVE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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