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DV06 VKX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,934 mi
Last recorded137,934 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 137,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 137,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 133,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 121,168 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 121,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,843 miles

both front brake discs rusty.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,831 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light on all the time

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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DV06 VKX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV06 VKX, 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 DV06 VKX registered?

DV06 VKX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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