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MD06 ZNH

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,879 mi
Last recorded131,879 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 ZNH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,417 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 120,131 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 115,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 109,411 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 109,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,465 miles

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

exhaust front flexpipe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

exhaust front flexpipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 101,507 miles

exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2019 101,507 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2018 94,057 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,510 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 80,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 76,676 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 76,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,508 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,473 miles

front brake pads wearing

nearside rear tyre 3mm too 1.6mm outer edge

offside rear outer brake pad worn very low

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 ZNH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZNH, 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 MD06 ZNH registered?

MD06 ZNH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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