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DU06 OBL

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,943 mi
Last recorded104,943 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 OBL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S front discs inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 84,299 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 84,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 80,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft boot worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades worn

Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft boot worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,186 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,186 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,809 miles

advise front screen chiped

advise slight smearing to front wipers

advise to both front lower arm front bushes starting to unbond

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,279 miles

advise security of rear number plate

strong advise to offside front wiper split and smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,431 miles

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 2 Apr 2011 41,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise to front brake discs weatherd

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,879 miles

advise to front brake discs weatherd

Pass 3 Apr 2010 36,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,392 miles

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

Nearside 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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DU06 OBL 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 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 DU06 OBL, 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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DU06 OBL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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