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EJ06 UDG

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

215,494 mi
Last recorded215,494 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 UDG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 215,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 204,157 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 186,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 169,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 161,152 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,744 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 146,671 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

Offside sunvisor pivot point weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,083 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 114,082 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,931 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,783 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

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 UDG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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