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A5 BDG

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,019 mi
Last recorded59,019 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BDG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 59,019 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 59,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front & rear all four (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 58,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,706 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted covering components

Fail 28 Nov 2020 58,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,209 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 57,165 miles

Nearside Rear Advise rear anti roll bar dust cover perished/cracked still preventing dirt from entering

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

Offside Rear Advise rear anti roll bar dust cover cracked/perished ,sill preventing dirt from entering.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 57,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Advise rear anti roll bar dust cover perished/cracked still preventing dirt from entering

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

Offside Rear Advise rear anti roll bar dust cover cracked/perished ,sill preventing dirt from entering.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,081 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 53,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,001 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Has small nail in N/S/F tyre inner side tread

Uneven front tyre wear on both edges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,821 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,853 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 34,094 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,876 miles

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

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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A5 BDG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A5 BDG, 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 A5 BDG registered?

A5 BDG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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