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VX06 CEK

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,343 mi
Last recorded90,343 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 CEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 90,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2025 86,273 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,199 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,149 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,239 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,500 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE SEVERELY RUSTED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION (totally de-bonded around centre pin)

possible wheel bearing noise on brake/road test

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,258 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

high level stop light-1 bulb inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,120 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,120 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,179 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake discs corroded inner edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,447 miles

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

air bag light on

high level stop light-1 bulb inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,377 miles

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

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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VX06 CEK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX06 CEK, 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 VX06 CEK registered?

VX06 CEK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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