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HV06 WDK

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,021 mi
Last recorded157,021 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 WDK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 157,021 miles

Front front flexi split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 157,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front flexi split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 149,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing slightly at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails by subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front windscreen washers are weak

Pass 29 Apr 2024 145,555 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 141,935 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 141,934 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 141,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 141,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 140,087 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 140,087 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 136,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 126,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads look worn

Nearside Front side light dim

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 118,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 112,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 102,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake pads worn but not thin

Nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

Offside wiper blade split,advise replacement

Pass 13 May 2014 96,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,016 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

burn mark on nearside rear reg plate lamp lens

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,184 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,702 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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HV06 WDK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV06 WDK, 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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HV06 WDK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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