CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX06 OVT

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,969 mi
Last recorded128,969 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 OVT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 128,969 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Feb 2025 126,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,663 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 122,663 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visa not secure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visa not secure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 119,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 115,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,214 miles

sun visal insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2021 113,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

sun visal insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,420 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 109,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 103,027 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 96,087 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,014 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 81,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,850 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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)

o/s/f inner track rod arm has play in inner ball joint

wishbone bushes weak and bushes split

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

o/s/f inner track rod arm has play in inner ball joint

wishbone bushes weak and bushes split

Fail 15 Feb 2013 55,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,196 miles

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

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

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX06 OVT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX06 OVT?

You can check the full history of EX06 OVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX06 OVT registered?

EX06 OVT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 OVT shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX06 OVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX06 OVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.