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DU06 OBV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,867 mi
Last recorded115,867 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,867 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,342 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 112,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,113 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded and pads low

Fail 15 Feb 2019 104,111 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel tank corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded and pads low

Pass 23 May 2018 104,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wiper rubber slightly torn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear brake discs very corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,616 miles

offside front tyre edge worn off

passed emissions no print out due to low emissions

Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,297 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre edge worn off

passed emissions no print out due to low emissions

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,802 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)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,802 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,563 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 43,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,067 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,461 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,934 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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DU06 OBV 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 DU06 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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