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KB06 EDJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,386 mi
Last recorded79,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 EDJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 78,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 78,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,032 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,322 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,322 miles

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

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

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

metalic grateing sound heard from rear brakes when handbrake test carried out , possibly new dics required

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,231 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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KB06 EDJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KB06 EDJ, 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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What year was KB06 EDJ registered?

KB06 EDJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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