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FV06 VJE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 VJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seatbelt reciever damaged but still operational (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre rear seat belt receiver plastic cover missing (working as normal at time of test)

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2018 103,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened track rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative reverse lights staying on (4.6.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,652 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,578 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 68,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on raised outer edges

Rear discs slightly scored

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,055 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm bush deteriorated slightly

N/S/F wiper blade deteriorated (Clearing windscreen O/K)

N/S/R tyre on 2.26mm

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,328 miles

airbag lamp remains on

slight deterioration to rear wiper blade

Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,328 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

airbag lamp remains on

slight deterioration to rear wiper blade

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,506 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV06 VJE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV06 VJE, 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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FV06 VJE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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