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EJ06 OVA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,237 mi
Last recorded113,237 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 OVA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 113,237 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 113,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 107,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 107,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 95,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 82,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,862 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 32,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,281 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 24,244 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2009 15,180 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 15,180 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EJ06 OVA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ06 OVA, 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 EJ06 OVA registered?

EJ06 OVA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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