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EO06 SLU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,042 mi
Last recorded157,042 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 SLU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 157,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2017 157,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge starting to blister

Offside Rear Tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,602 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 135,602 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,090 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link boot perished

Offside Front Lower arm front bush starting to seperate

Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,090 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link boot perished

Offside Front Lower arm front bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,022 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

Fail 22 Nov 2013 87,976 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,976 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,933 miles

o/s/f inner pads low,front brake diss wearing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,438 miles

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

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,438 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 12 May 2009 52,285 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,307 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 49,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EO06 SLU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EO06 SLU, 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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What year was EO06 SLU registered?

EO06 SLU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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