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AJ06 SZE

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,989 mi
Last recorded91,989 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SZE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,506 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 15 Jan 2014 87,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,141 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,141 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,169 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,169 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,581 miles

both front tyre treads getting low nearside front worse than offside advise replacement soon.

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 SZE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZE, 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 AJ06 SZE registered?

AJ06 SZE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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