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21 BJH

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,700 mi
Last recorded71,700 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 BJH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,700 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 70,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake travel a little high

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,389 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,703 miles

Hand in need of adjustment at next service

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,621 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,580 miles

Handbrake travel high and needs adjustment

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,372 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 46,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,221 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 41,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 35,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,879 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,916 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 30,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,061 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,578 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,959 miles

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

drivers wiper starting to split

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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21 BJH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 21 BJH, 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 21 BJH registered?

21 BJH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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