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HW06 HHM

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 HHM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 104,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis/body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise, parking brake lever travel

exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

interior mirror not present

no engine oil showing on dip stick,, recommend attention ASAP

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,171 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 101,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm,, tyre 86% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high level brake lamp flickering,, recommend attention (4.3.3 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

engine oil level, below MIN

front and centre exhaust system, deteriorated

interior mirror, not present

Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,439 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 94,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing split pin missing on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing split pin missing on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose centre mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel close too limit

Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,402 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor will not remain in the up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 excessively worn fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also complete exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit ---advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit --- advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

interior mirror insecure--both exterior mirrors provide view to rear

Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also complete exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit ---advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit --- advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

interior mirror insecure--both exterior mirrors provide view to rear

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,516 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,863 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,441 miles

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

all tyres getting perished

front lower ball joint dust covers perihed

front roll bar links dust covers perished

rear suspension non adjustable tie rods corroded

slight play in rear roll bar inner bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres getting perished

front lower ball joint dust covers perihed

front roll bar links dust covers perished

rear suspension non adjustable tie rods corroded

slight play in rear roll bar inner bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,725 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 52,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,821 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 43,703 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 43,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,963 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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HW06 HHM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HW06 HHM, 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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HW06 HHM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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