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EX06 LCJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,876 mi
Last recorded175,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LCJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 175,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 169,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 169,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 162,975 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 162,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not reaching screen high enough (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,443 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 155,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,325 miles

Both front and both rear discs rusted

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

Offside front wishbone front bush starting to split

Slight leak on power steering rack and pipe

Fail 14 Dec 2021 148,325 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front and both rear discs rusted

Front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

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

Offside front wishbone front bush starting to split

Slight leak on power steering rack and pipe

Pass 21 Dec 2020 141,511 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to designed wear limit

Fail 16 Dec 2020 141,511 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn close to designed wear limit

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,473 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 136,473 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm of two (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 131,058 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 131,058 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor will not stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 123,832 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes have play

Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,408 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 115,408 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 106,578 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear link arms have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,829 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,366 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,131 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,687 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 36,328 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,328 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EX06 LCJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX06 LCJ, 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 EX06 LCJ registered?

EX06 LCJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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