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MJ06 KTO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,844 mi
Last recorded123,844 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 KTO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 123,844 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 118,245 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,611 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 97,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

near siderear trailing arm rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,170 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 97,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 9 Feb 2018 96,984 miles

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

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine man light on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,470 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,117 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,212 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,212 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 57,288 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 47,089 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 37,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,852 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 KTO 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 68.8%.

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 KTO, 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 KTO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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