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SU06 BNJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 BNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,338 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear round side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear round side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Emissions not tested

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 68,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 59,927 miles

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,666 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 54,529 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,817 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,737 miles

o/s washer jet / park brake travel

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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SU06 BNJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol 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 SU06 BNJ, 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 SU06 BNJ registered?

SU06 BNJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is SU06 BNJ safe to buy?

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