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E19 JKM

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,955 mi
Last recorded114,955 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 JKM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 114,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear drive shafts seals leaking both sides

Fail 5 Dec 2025 114,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear drive shafts seals leaking both sides

Pass 6 Dec 2024 106,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner \ outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 106,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner \ outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 100,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 100,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,451 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,763 miles

needs air filter,

Fail 9 Dec 2021 81,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

needs air filter,

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,084 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,084 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,467 miles

exhaust flexi and flanges corroded

front brake discs corroded inner surface

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,922 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 24 Nov 2015 70,910 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,371 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 64,714 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,609 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 60,609 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,861 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,681 miles

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

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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E19 JKM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E19 JKM, 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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E19 JKM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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