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MM06 JZF

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,817 mi
Last recorded75,817 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 JZF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,817 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 75,810 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 74,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 72,099 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 70,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 68,939 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 67,216 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 67,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 66,143 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 63,956 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 62,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 60,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 59,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 55,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 50,713 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,754 miles

high level brake lamp flickers

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,639 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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MM06 JZF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM06 JZF, 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 MM06 JZF registered?

MM06 JZF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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