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EK06 EHP

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,748 mi
Last recorded110,748 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 EHP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,748 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 110,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 102,877 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOLT MISSING (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,567 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,965 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,964 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking and wearing uneven

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 31 Jul 2013 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres perishing on sidewalls

washer jets

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,250 miles

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

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

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

hi-level brake light (bulbs inop)

washer jets

Fail 24 Jul 2012 48,248 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

hi-level brake light (bulbs inop)

washer jets

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,781 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,257 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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EK06 EHP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 EHP, 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 EHP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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