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VK06 PFV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 PFV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,381 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,381 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,196 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,196 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 66,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2012 66,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 54,084 miles

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

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 18 May 2010 40,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,749 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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VK06 PFV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK06 PFV, 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 VK06 PFV registered?

VK06 PFV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is VK06 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 PFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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