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SP06 XAC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,897 mi
Last recorded123,897 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 123,897 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 102,430 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 90,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre near the wearbands

rear part of cat has corroded split pipe

Fail 24 Apr 2018 90,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre near the wearbands

rear part of cat has corroded split pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,488 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,880 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 14 Apr 2015 55,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to split,front undertray insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to split,front undertray insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,462 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,462 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 40,909 miles

engine m.i.l. on

Pass 5 Jun 2012 37,465 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 33,986 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 25 Feb 2011 33,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,846 miles

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

fluid dampness at nearside steering rack gaitor

front bush in nearside and offside front suspension arms separating and causing slight movement

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 XAC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SP06 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

SP06 XAC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is SP06 XAC safe to buy?

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