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EK06 EAW

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,780 mi
Last recorded141,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 EAW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 141,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 133,478 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 133,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low and wearing unevenly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

windscreen damaged greater than 10mm in zone A but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2016 118,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 106,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2014 93,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,047 miles

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

front discs lipped rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,047 miles

front discs lipped rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EK06 EAW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK06 EAW, 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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EK06 EAW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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