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MJ06 XYC

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,793 mi
Last recorded127,793 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,793 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 127,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 104,391 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,692 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 70,432 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,971 miles

exhaust system corroded at front flex

Pass 9 May 2017 58,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 58,963 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' viser insecure (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,007 miles

windscreen visors deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 56,007 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing centre half of buckle not present (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

windscreen visors deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 51,946 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 51,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2014 47,594 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 47,572 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,299 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2011 32,672 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 27,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,685 miles

Nearside 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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MJ06 XYC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ06 XYC, 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 XYC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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