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DU06 OCV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,698 mi
Last recorded140,698 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 140,698 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 140,698 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 135,291 miles

EML on indicating a fault

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,290 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

EML on indicating a fault

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 131,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeator damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both wiper blades worn

underbody corrosion present

Fail 1 Sep 2018 131,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working intermittent fault flickering and flashing when illuminated (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeator damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both wiper blades worn

underbody corrosion present

Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,884 miles

Offside Front side repeator damaged but still working

signs of excess heat to rear brakes, all free at time of test, advise further investigation?

underbody corrosion present

Fail 22 Aug 2017 126,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front side repeator damaged but still working

signs of excess heat to rear brakes, all free at time of test, advise further investigation?

underbody corrosion present

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,935 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vibrations from engine at high rpm

Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror repeter glass broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vibrations from engine at high rpm

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,252 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2015 117,251 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,932 miles

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

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

ns/rear shock

os/rear shock

Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,819 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 OCV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU06 OCV, 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 OCV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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