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SO06 ZST

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 ZST
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear rubber prop shaft coupling damaged at joint with prop (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 141,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 135,740 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r chassis corrosion around rear subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer front door handle missing door still opens correctly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r chassis corrosion around rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,295 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 76,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,420 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,018 miles

Offside Front tyre on legal limmit

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre on legal limmit

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,652 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

turbo noicey

Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,298 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear windows tinted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 84,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear windows tinted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,164 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 77,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,708 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,708 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

advise offside front lower suspension bush slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,677 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,836 miles

advise both front tyres nearing minimum depth

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,894 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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SO06 ZST is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO06 ZST, 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 SO06 ZST registered?

SO06 ZST is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 August 2006.

Is SO06 ZST safe to buy?

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