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KP06 RSZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,189 mi
Last recorded117,189 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 RSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 109,314 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 109,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 104,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,839 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,950 miles

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

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Fail 18 Oct 2016 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,808 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,673 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,673 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,211 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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KP06 RSZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KP06 RSZ, 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 KP06 RSZ registered?

KP06 RSZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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