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SL06 EPV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 EPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,068 miles

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

genaral rust under car

Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,488 miles

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

Under body corrosion

hand brake reserve travel

Fail 18 Nov 2020 109,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

hand brake reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2019 10,163 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,846 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 59,432 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 59,432 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 52,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,068 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 40,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,606 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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SL06 EPV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SL06 EPV, 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 SL06 EPV registered?

SL06 EPV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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