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MK06 UUX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,936 mi
Last recorded150,936 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 UUX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 150,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,981 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 138,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 132,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,223 miles

REAR BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST REACHED

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge starting to wear

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge starting to wear

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,619 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 87,508 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 May 2015 87,508 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2014 72,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,254 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 42,254 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,473 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,454 miles

wiring for the towbar is fouling on brake pedal advise re-routing cable

Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,137 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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MK06 UUX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK06 UUX, 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 MK06 UUX registered?

MK06 UUX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2006.

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