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SP06 UNJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,005 mi
Last recorded84,005 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 UNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,005 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED BUT NOT LEAKING

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 83,913 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL TYRES PERISHED

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED BUT NOT LEAKING

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise futher look at exhaust

hand brake has slight travel

Fail 8 Feb 2014 73,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise futher look at exhaust

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,805 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 66,708 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,607 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,408 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 44,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 17 Apr 2009 32,184 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 32,183 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UNJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

SP06 UNJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is SP06 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 UNJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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