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GX06 RUR

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,436 mi
Last recorded69,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 RUR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 69,436 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 64,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 58,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,596 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 46,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 46,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,334 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,709 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,870 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,797 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 39,797 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexi noisey (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,572 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,416 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,414 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,832 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,831 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,467 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,166 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,534 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 28,456 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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GX06 RUR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GX06 RUR, 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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GX06 RUR is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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