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VU06 NCV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,272 mi
Last recorded128,272 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 NCV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 128,272 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,032 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 115,232 miles

Offside Rear no plate bulb not working

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,599 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to become insecure mount (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,068 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 80,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,231 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,730 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,960 miles

both front and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,281 miles

front wipers smear

osf,nsf,osr tyres starting to crack

Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,281 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smear

osf,nsf,osr tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,154 miles

n/s front wishbone bush rubber bonding deteriorated.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,565 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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VU06 NCV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCV, 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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VU06 NCV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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