CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT06 BEO

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

99,016 mi
Last recorded99,016 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 BEO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 99,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor doesn't store away fully but doesn't effect view of the road

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2025 99,016 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor doesn't store away fully but doesn't effect view of the road

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi, front to cat joint, cat to centre join & centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively *** SIGNIFICANT *** Pass criteria only just met (1.2.1 (e))

No oil showing on dipstick - topped up

O/S beam image very poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner(235/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure hose from pump to rack(significant) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 95,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi, front to cat joint, cat to centre join & centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively *** SIGNIFICANT *** Pass criteria only just met (1.2.1 (e))

No oil showing on dipstick - topped up

O/S beam image very poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner(235/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure hose from pump to rack(significant) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,808 miles

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK, TOPPED UP TO MIN

Nearside Front Upper MOUNT STARTING TO UNBOND

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 91,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth WORN THROUGH (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK, TOPPED UP TO MIN

Nearside Front Upper MOUNT STARTING TO UNBOND

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,528 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Almost worn thru(clutch rubber already thru) (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion / poor connections in tow socket(21-pin)

Engine oil below minimum

Nearside Front Strut top mount bonding becoming detached - significant

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp beam image VERY poor(lens)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Main pressure pipe from pump - significant (2.1.5 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe, forward O/S mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 88,528 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Almost worn thru(clutch rubber already thru) (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion / poor connections in tow socket(21-pin)

Engine oil below minimum

Nearside Front Strut top mount bonding becoming detached - significant

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp beam image VERY poor(lens)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Main pressure pipe from pump - significant (2.1.5 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe, forward O/S mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,142 miles

Brake pedal rubber almost worn thru. Clutch rubber worn thru

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Significant (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 85,082 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

235/60R16

Brake pedal rubber almost worn thru. Clutch rubber worn thru

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald outer + bad splitting in grooves + deep cuts on bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald outer + bad splitting in grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Significant (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,720 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre un repairable 235/60/16 ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

no oil on dipstick

Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no oil on dipstick

Offside Front Nail in tyre un repairable 235/60/16 ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,153 miles

Brake pedal rubber almost worn thru'

Engine oil level below minimum

Front number plate loose(not likely to fall off)

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from N/S rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To rack - SIGNIFICANT (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,153 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sun visor on the driver's side cannot be stowed in the 'off screen' position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber almost worn thru'

Engine oil level below minimum

Front number plate loose(not likely to fall off)

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from N/S rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To rack - SIGNIFICANT (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all Terminal block detached from outer socket (4.10 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,662 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,643 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,927 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS + OS (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,406 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,338 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 54,308 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,719 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 44,642 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2012 23,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,914 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

offside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2010 11,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,060 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT06 BEO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MT06 BEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT06 BEO?

You can check the full history of MT06 BEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT06 BEO registered?

MT06 BEO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is MT06 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT06 BEO shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT06 BEO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT06 BEO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.