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DG06 RXH

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,823 mi
Last recorded127,823 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 RXH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,823 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 127,823 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,371 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 115,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 97,378 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 97,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 87,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 77,775 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 77,768 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 71,916 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 71,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 63,218 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres on legal limits

Pass 22 May 2012 55,662 miles

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

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 24 May 2011 48,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,505 miles

offside front suspension-bottom arm -front bush-bonding weak.

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 RXH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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