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VX06 CEV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 CEV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 143,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 140,030 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 140,030 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,355 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 118,174 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 118,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,214 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,986 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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VX06 CEV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX06 CEV registered?

VX06 CEV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is VX06 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 CEV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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