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EK06 HWB

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,440 mi
Last recorded107,440 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 HWB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 107,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,188 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,027 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit on edges.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,025 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit on edges.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,037 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Nearside front wishbone front bush coming unbonded.

Power steering pipe slightly oily.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,037 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

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

Nearside front wishbone front bush coming unbonded.

Power steering pipe slightly oily.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,780 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Nearside front wishbone front bush coming unbonded.

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

Power steering pipe oily.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,780 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Nearside front wishbone front bush coming unbonded.

Power steering pipe oily.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,013 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Nearside front lower wishbone front bush coming unbonded but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside rear coil spring starting to corrode.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Nearside front lower wishbone front bush coming unbonded but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,310 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,202 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,949 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,760 miles

o/s lower arm front bush slight seperation

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 HWB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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