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MD06 KCO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 KCO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 124,336 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s/r lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s/r lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f door damaged.

underside of car very muddy ??

Pass 3 Nov 2020 122,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 115,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,510 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,596 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,596 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

serpentine belts squealing

undertray fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,715 miles

advise BOTH front lower arm bushes starting to de-bond

advise engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,402 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,402 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,190 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,554 miles

Front discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,554 miles

Front discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear 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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MD06 KCO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD06 KCO, 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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MD06 KCO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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