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DS06 ORT

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,118 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 98,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,223 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 88,219 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,209 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,507 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,152 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,565 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 44,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,771 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 27,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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 ORT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

DS06 ORT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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