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SV06 CBU

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,411 mi
Last recorded85,411 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 CBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,411 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 85,310 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed at anti-roll bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion throughout rear chassis/ subframe

Fail 13 Sep 2021 82,732 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion throughout rear chassis/ subframe

Pass 31 Aug 2020 79,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all flexible brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

both sills becoming corroded

ll brake discs becoming corroded

rear chassis/underbody becoming corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 79,656 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning very lumpy (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all flexible brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

both sills becoming corroded

exhust system becoming deteriorated throughout

ll brake discs becoming corroded

rear chassis/underbody becoming corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,912 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,877 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,180 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,123 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 34,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,941 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge close to 1.6 mm

Pass 6 Feb 2009 17,719 miles

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)

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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SV06 CBU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol 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 SV06 CBU, 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 SV06 CBU registered?

SV06 CBU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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