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KC06 PMY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,416 mi
Last recorded127,416 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 PMY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 127,416 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Offside buckle outer casing broken BUT functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2020 123,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Font Bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 123,117 miles

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( Front Bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Font Bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 115,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,192 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 102,288 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 94,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 87,893 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 87,890 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 80,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,416 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,415 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 51,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,544 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 29,598 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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KC06 PMY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KC06 PMY, 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 KC06 PMY registered?

KC06 PMY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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