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EA06 VKF

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,338 mi
Last recorded139,338 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 VKF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 139,338 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 139,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,872 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 123,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 109,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges, (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 86,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,509 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,518 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 34,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,150 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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EA06 VKF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA06 VKF, 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 EA06 VKF registered?

EA06 VKF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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