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KF06 GXJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,323 mi
Last recorded149,323 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 GXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 149,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 135,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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 6 Nov 2017 117,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi pipe has a slight leak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 117,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flexi pipe has a slight leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,578 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack joints

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,377 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,763 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,763 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,763 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,546 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,108 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2010 83,321 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edges

slight wear in steering and suspension bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,268 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 62,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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KF06 GXJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KF06 GXJ, 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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KF06 GXJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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