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KE03 COZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,328 mi
Last recorded135,328 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 COZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 134,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,341 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 127,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,902 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 116,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,697 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,905 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,582 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,831 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,770 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 60,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,706 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 50,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,767 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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KE03 COZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KE03 COZ, 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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KE03 COZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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