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EJ06 UDB

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,452 mi
Last recorded38,452 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 UDB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 38,452 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 38,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 37,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread deep cracks all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 36,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone large bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 34,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 33,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 32,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 31,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 31,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,301 miles

engine bay and underbody covers

Pass 2 May 2017 29,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,665 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread has a nail

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 24,863 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,624 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 18,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,634 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 12,622 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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EJ06 UDB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ06 UDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ06 UDB registered?

EJ06 UDB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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