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EX06 LCV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,425 mi
Last recorded85,425 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LCV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 85,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,070 miles

Poor clutch operation

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Fail 21 Feb 2024 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Poor clutch operation

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Slight exhaust leak from front pipe at welded repair.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,883 miles

Clutch poor operation

Front Slight leak of exhaust gasses from exhaust front pipe at flexible joint.

Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Rear axle oil leak.

Fail 10 Feb 2023 82,883 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle jammed below seat (7.1.2 (d))

Clutch poor operation

Front Slight leak of exhaust gasses from exhaust front pipe at flexible joint.

Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Rear axle oil leak.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,568 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,516 miles

all tyres perished

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

rear axle seal leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

all tyres perished

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

rear axle seal leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,366 miles

all tyres perished

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly sticking on

Fail 4 Feb 2019 75,466 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly sticking on

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,151 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,252 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,403 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,918 miles

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 LCV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

EX06 LCV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is EX06 LCV safe to buy?

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