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DG06 OWA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,532 mi
Last recorded147,532 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 OWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 147,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 135,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,042 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,745 miles

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,995 miles

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,393 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,431 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated and weak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 89,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated and weak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,923 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)

engine man light on

Fail 9 Feb 2015 79,923 miles

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

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)

engine man light on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,914 miles

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

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

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 OWA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OWA, 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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DG06 OWA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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