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SJ06 RHY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,066 mi
Last recorded84,066 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 RHY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,066 miles

offside rear drive shaft to diff seal slight leak of oil

small leak of oil at rear of engine

Fail 10 Dec 2015 84,066 miles

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

offside rear drive shaft to diff seal slight leak of oil

small leak of oil at rear of engine

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,170 miles

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

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o-s-r tyre wearing on inner (235-60-16)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 76,604 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,964 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 66,437 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 66,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 60,856 miles

NJ/S &O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,216 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,114 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 46,114 miles

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

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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SJ06 RHY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ06 RHY, 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 SJ06 RHY registered?

SJ06 RHY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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