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DE06 HVX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,111 mi
Last recorded116,111 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 HVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 116,111 miles

Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 19 Apr 2022 116,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 18 May 2021 108,464 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 108,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 102,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 102,793 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm fractured BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus has a nail in (Not Repairable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Both Rear Bumper brackets corroded and holed .

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus has a nail in (Not Repairable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Both Rear Bumper brackets corroded and holed .

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 80,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES ON OUTER EDGES LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE SPLIT AND PERISHED

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 80,137 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES ON OUTER EDGES LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE SPLIT AND PERISHED

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,724 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear lower suspension arms corroded-recommend replace

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,243 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

some wear to front & rear tyre edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 56,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,971 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,292 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 26,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

reverse lights inop

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,581 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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DE06 HVX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE06 HVX, 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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DE06 HVX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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