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FD06 RJZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,613 mi
Last recorded149,613 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 RJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,613 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 149,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 140,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 140,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,708 miles

Front Exhaust flexi corroded

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

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

Sill+Wheel arch covers fitted to n/s + o/s

Fail 2 Sep 2022 129,662 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi corroded

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

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

Sill+Wheel arch covers fitted to n/s + o/s

Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,745 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 119,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 112,707 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 104,202 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 100,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 96,303 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 96,303 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 92,040 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Off side and near side front lower wishbone starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 May 2016 92,040 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Off side and near side front lower wishbone starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 20 May 2015 88,245 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 88,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 84,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 84,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 80,009 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 75,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,787 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 67,221 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 53,373 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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FD06 RJZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FD06 RJZ, 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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FD06 RJZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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