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SP06 DVJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,983 mi
Last recorded153,983 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 DVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 153,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded and weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 153,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded and weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 147,208 miles

Underside corroded, weak around subframe mounting points

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play n/s/f strut top mount

Fail 27 Jul 2022 147,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Limited reserve hand brake

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded, weak around subframe mounting points

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 27 Jul 2021 132,079 miles

Corrosion on the underside

Pass 11 Aug 2020 120,047 miles

Rear chassis weak by subframe mounts

Fail 11 Aug 2020 120,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis weak by subframe mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,911 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 80,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% Lens cover (1.2.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% Lens cover (1.2.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 77,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,346 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 74,346 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 65,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,826 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 52,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,253 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,247 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SP06 DVJ 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 66.7%.

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 SP06 DVJ, 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 SP06 DVJ registered?

SP06 DVJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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