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DN06 AWH

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 AWH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 106,256 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 106,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both nearside oand offside side step brackets corroded

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

Offside Front Steering rack ball joint slight play

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Welding repairs to underside of vehicle appear ok

nearside rear bumper mount bracket corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 101,807 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Slight movement in offside steering rack end ball joint

Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,163 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under vehicle showing signs of component corrosion front to rear

Fail 26 Jan 2024 100,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle showing signs of component corrosion front to rear

Pass 16 Jan 2023 96,592 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 96,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,055 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,497 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,497 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,280 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 57,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 48,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,951 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,217 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,838 miles

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 17,083 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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DN06 AWH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DN06 AWH, 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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DN06 AWH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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