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A7 VEY

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,082 mi
Last recorded137,082 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VEY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,082 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair to rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arms, front mounting prescriber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 131,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe corroded at joint to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe corroded at join to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded at joint to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, the front inner bush is worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, the front inner bush is worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,750 miles

Rear rear parking brake effort low / nearside parking brake grabs

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,265 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 107,627 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 107,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 102,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 80,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,324 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 64,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2010 43,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,111 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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A7 VEY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A7 VEY, 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 A7 VEY registered?

A7 VEY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is A7 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VEY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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