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A23 CTL

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,208 mi
Last recorded125,208 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CTL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 114,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 99,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

exhaust flexible section is deteriorating

o/s/f outer cv boot is perished

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

x2 rear bumper brackets are corroding away

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are perishing

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre is starting wear on the inner edge

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are perishing

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre is starting wear on the inner edge

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 78,995 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,964 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 58,446 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 58,446 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 51,841 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 27 May 2015 51,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear brake pads look low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,384 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,384 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads overheated and breaking up

nearside rear discs signs of overheating

Pass 30 May 2013 44,616 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 44,616 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,889 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 34,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,005 miles

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 29,005 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,502 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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A23 CTL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A23 CTL, 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 A23 CTL registered?

A23 CTL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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