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EX06 MZE

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,396 mi
Last recorded162,396 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 MZE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 162,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust joints corroded

mud obscuring some components not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2018 162,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust joints corroded

mud obscuring some components not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2017 157,815 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 148,349 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 148,348 miles

All position lamps not working all side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,237 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 136,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,517 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 106,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,365 miles

windscreen damage

Fail 5 Jul 2012 95,351 miles

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

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

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

offside front side light dim

windscreen damage

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,471 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,469 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,275 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise nearside rear quarter light window broken

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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EX06 MZE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX06 MZE, 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 EX06 MZE registered?

EX06 MZE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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