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ML06 XDU

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,865 mi
Last recorded149,865 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 XDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 149,865 miles

fuel pipe filler neck return pipe corroded

o/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 132,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroding

fuel tank mounting straps corroding

interior mirror missing

n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter weeping grease

Fail 19 Jun 2018 132,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroding

fuel tank mounting straps corroding

interior mirror missing

n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter weeping grease

Fail 4 May 2018 131,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute lamps (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lens (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (2.4.G.1)

o/s fuel tank mounting strap corroding

Pass 4 May 2017 118,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

centre pipe and rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 118,578 miles

Rear Sub-frame fractured o/s and n/s of subframe corroded through. vehicle should not be driven (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

centre pipe and rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded to rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,969 miles

exhaust system corroded to rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,748 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,294 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 52,729 miles

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

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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ML06 XDU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML06 XDU, 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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ML06 XDU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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