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SV06 SXJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 SXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,403 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,685 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 95,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,586 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,250 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,227 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,129 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,129 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,753 miles

oil low

play at both rear saddle bushs

Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,753 miles

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

oil low

play at both rear saddle bushs

Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,908 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel almost reaching stop

oil on min

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,908 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel almost reaching stop

oil on min

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 SXJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV06 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

SV06 SXJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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