2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,051 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,051 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    78 marked dangerous
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  10. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension47.1%
  2. Lights & electrics26.1%
  3. Brakes22.8%
  4. Body & chassis14.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  7. Tyres7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2006 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,051 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).