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VE06 XCN

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,546 mi
Last recorded132,546 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 XCN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2020 132,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint corroded, and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm remaining (limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lamps not working (non-testable due to vehicle age)

Vehicle very wet on day of test

Pass 1 Apr 2019 127,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 124,504 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 124,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 122,031 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 122,007 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,615 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 116,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,909 miles

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

ns wiper slightly split but clears screen

Fail 16 Jan 2015 112,909 miles

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

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

ns wiper slightly split but clears screen

Pass 18 Jan 2014 108,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns wiper blade has a small split,but still clears screen

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,568 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 87,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,905 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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VE06 XCN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE06 XCN, 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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VE06 XCN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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