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269 COX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration269 COX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,237 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 62,237 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,294 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads very low

Fail 20 Aug 2011 22,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 16,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,026 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 12,026 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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269 COX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 269 COX, 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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269 COX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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