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SP06 HRZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,729 mi
Last recorded141,729 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2022 141,729 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of suspension components (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded/holed at rear mount point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded/holed at hub mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded/holed rear mount point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded/holed above front subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back panel corroded+ holed both sides , soft + o/s/r covered underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear mount bracket corroded holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear mount bracket corroded holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened to bottom of hub arm mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded above rear subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm mount to bottom front of hub mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened to bottom of hub arm mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,870 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 140,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators not working both indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators not working both indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 139,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 138,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR SEATS ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,643 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 132,735 miles

Front and rear suspension slight corrosion.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 123,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,148 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 117,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,153 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,153 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 66,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,852 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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SP06 HRZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRZ, 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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SP06 HRZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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