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DG06 KZA

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,903 mi
Last recorded151,903 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 KZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 151,903 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 146,937 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear diff bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 141,896 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear diff bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,866 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,735 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 114,735 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,644 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 103,641 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,526 miles

corrosion on exhaust

nsr exhaust mtg rubber ring weak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,247 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,078 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 58,078 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disk inside face poor corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,085 miles

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

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

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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DG06 KZA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG06 KZA, 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 DG06 KZA registered?

DG06 KZA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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