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MM06 VCY

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,407 mi
Last recorded141,407 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 VCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 141,407 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 141,407 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 132,242 miles

handbrake reserve travel

Fail 22 Nov 2022 132,242 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,789 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 128,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 May 2019 126,591 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 126,591 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 121,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2018 121,784 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 May 2017 116,014 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 115,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 107,037 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 107,037 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 99,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 99,170 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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 91,995 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 91,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,946 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 74,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,448 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,128 miles

Nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes are slightly split.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,128 miles

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

Nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes are slightly split.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,387 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear tyre slightly feathered

Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,646 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 VCY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 MM06 VCY, 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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MM06 VCY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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