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ST06 RVV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,101 mi
Last recorded117,101 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 RVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,101 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 101,346 miles

both rear tyres perished 235 60 16

front exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn quite badly on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,226 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 85,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,320 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,154 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,348 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 37,650 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 37,650 miles

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

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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ST06 RVV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST06 RVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST06 RVV?

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What year was ST06 RVV registered?

ST06 RVV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is ST06 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 RVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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