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VU06 FZA

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,129 mi
Last recorded160,129 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 FZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 160,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 150,042 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 138,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 136,154 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer door handle faulty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 136,154 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer door handle faulty

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 132,324 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Top engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 124,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,867 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 93,203 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,829 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,829 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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VU06 FZA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VU06 FZA, 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 VU06 FZA registered?

VU06 FZA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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