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KC06 PNL

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,217 mi
Last recorded134,217 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 PNL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 134,217 miles

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm has corrosion

Rear prop bush splitting

no reverse lights

Fail 11 Sep 2024 134,217 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm has corrosion

Rear prop bush splitting

no reverse lights

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2023 123,793 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 104,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front n/s outer c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak [slight]

Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,478 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 89,478 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,471 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 84,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,932 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,075 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,768 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 41,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,977 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,765 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 PNL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC06 PNL, 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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KC06 PNL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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