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ET06 BBF

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,580 mi
Last recorded186,580 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 BBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 186,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 166,843 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 166,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Top strut mount detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 147,079 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

diff oil leak

engine cover fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,622 miles

Centre Front Exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Centre Rear Differential oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 139,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Centre Rear Differential oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disks have slight pitting

Pass 9 Feb 2015 126,405 miles

brake pipes have a grease coating

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,218 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 119,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf bottom arm bush splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,431 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 100,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,083 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 64,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,495 miles

Advise front discs

Pass 6 Dec 2008 28,752 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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ET06 BBF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET06 BBF, 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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ET06 BBF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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