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SU06 PTX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,264 mi
Last recorded105,264 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 PTX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 98,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Pipe to sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,555 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked at corner (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake disc dust cover missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear and near side rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 83,911 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked at corner (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake disc dust cover missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear and near side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,168 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,029 miles

n/s/f tyre at 2-3mm

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,029 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre at 2-3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,160 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 46,158 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,857 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,902 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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SU06 PTX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

SU06 PTX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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