2006 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · ST06 DFF
2006 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 124,820 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST06 DFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 124,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST06 DFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Sportage (ST06 DFF) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
ST06 DFF Mileage History
- 12/06/2023112,306 mi
- 04/06/2024117,458 mi+5,152 mi
- 05/06/2024117,458 mi
- 10/07/2025124,820 mi+7,362 mi
- 29/07/2025124,820 mi
Average of roughly 5,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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