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AJ06 SHA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,072 mi
Last recorded109,072 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,072 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 109,069 miles

Front Body component insecure bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near fli pipe connection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexi connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at support mount above diff area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near fli pipe connection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexi connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at support mount above diff area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,068 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,984 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,978 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,514 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,807 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,710 miles

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

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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AJ06 SHA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AJ06 SHA, 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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AJ06 SHA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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