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SY06 XJE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,088 mi
Last recorded116,088 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 XJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 116,088 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 115,857 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,393 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 104,503 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 92,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,256 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2014 78,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,754 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 61,590 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 47,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,147 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,821 miles

N/S Wiper rubber torn.

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SY06 XJE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY06 XJE, 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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SY06 XJE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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