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MJ06 EWK

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 EWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,944 miles

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

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Fail 23 Apr 2024 98,944 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ALL DOORS LOCK WHEN DRIVERS DOOR SHUT AND CANT BE OPENED (6.2.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,445 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 91,445 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced FRONT ATTACHMENT BUSH/PIN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bush / bolt deteriorated & damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 84,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut & deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bush / bolt deteriorated & damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,417 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,353 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,301 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing low

offside front steering rack damp

Fail 5 Oct 2018 74,196 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing low

offside front steering rack damp

Pass 7 Oct 2017 68,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,308 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,564 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 41,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 41,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,068 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,831 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 29,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,380 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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MJ06 EWK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ06 EWK, 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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MJ06 EWK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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