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VU06 OZM

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,173 mi
Last recorded103,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 OZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 103,173 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,242 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing top spring mount (2.2.D.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing top spring mount (2.2.D.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,849 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Possible leak from power steering rack.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,466 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 14 Jun 2013 57,466 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,432 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 41,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,037 miles

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

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

rear prop shaft connecting rubber starting to splitting

Fail 18 May 2010 35,037 miles

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

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

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

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

rear prop shaft connecting rubber starting to splitting

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,008 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 OZM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU06 OZM, 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 OZM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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