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DS06 ACY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,306 mi
Last recorded160,306 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 ACY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 160,306 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 160,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 156,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 155,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot catch handle needs attention sticking

Fail 7 Jan 2021 155,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis is severely corroded by the anti roll bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near susp. component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot catch handle needs attention sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2019 154,513 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 154,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 151,804 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 151,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 149,270 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 141,796 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 131,838 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 126,604 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 126,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 117,234 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear wiper

Pass 29 Dec 2010 114,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,280 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 109,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 109,627 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,605 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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DS06 ACY 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 72.7%.

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 DS06 ACY, 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 DS06 ACY registered?

DS06 ACY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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