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KC06 POV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,413 mi
Last recorded127,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 POV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe/brake pipe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,859 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 123,856 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,996 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 118,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,345 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

offside rear lamp lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,288 miles

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

front section of exhaust (flex pipe) is deteriorated

offside rear lamp lens is broken (not showing white light)

power steering drive belt is loose requires adjustment

Fail 24 Nov 2016 94,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front section of exhaust (flex pipe) is deteriorated

offside rear lamp lens is broken (not showing white light)

power steering drive belt is loose requires adjustment

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,185 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear lamp lens broken but not showing white light

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,608 miles

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

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 25 Nov 2013 66,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,983 miles

Cracks in inner tyre wall but not down to cords n/s/f

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

n/s/r light lens cracked.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 62,904 miles

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

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

Cracks in inner tyre wall but not down to cords n/s/f

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

n/s/r light lens cracked.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,226 miles

Front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated but still readable

offside rear lamp lens is broken but not showing white light

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

o/s/r light unit lense broken but not affecting the opperation of lights

Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,028 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

o/s/r light unit lense broken but not affecting the opperation of lights

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,854 miles

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

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 POV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KC06 POV, 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 POV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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