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AF06 XGC

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XGC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,787 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch worn

Fail 8 Apr 2026 98,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,252 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 92,815 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,708 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,269 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,893 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,131 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,128 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,938 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2012 33,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,021 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,839 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,659 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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AF06 XGC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF06 XGC, 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 AF06 XGC registered?

AF06 XGC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 XGC safe to buy?

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