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MA06 EHF

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,964 mi
Last recorded140,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 EHF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 140,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,789 miles

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2023 138,492 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 138,490 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective sensor insecure from dpf/cat (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 129,773 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,254 miles

2356016

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 12 Feb 2021 121,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

2356016

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 102,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,298 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,862 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,301 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,138 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,695 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,152 miles

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

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

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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,628 miles

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,440 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 25,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer 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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MA06 EHF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MA06 EHF, 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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MA06 EHF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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