CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN06 SWJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,618 mi
Last recorded75,618 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationHN06 SWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,390 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both side (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,534 miles

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

some oil around sump.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 66,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge. ()

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

some oil around sump.

Pass 31 May 2018 62,684 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers starting to smear.

some oil around sump.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,472 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Wipers smear

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,378 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 29 May 2014 48,859 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 48,859 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 40,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 31,162 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall kerbed and split 235/60/16

o/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to perish

rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2011 24,890 miles

both front wipers split (recommend repair)

Pass 25 May 2010 19,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 14,960 miles

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

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

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

HN06 SWJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HN06 SWJ, 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 HN06 SWJ?

You can check the full history of HN06 SWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN06 SWJ registered?

HN06 SWJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is HN06 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN06 SWJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN06 SWJ 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 HN06 SWJ. 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.