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EX06 LDC

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,346 mi
Last recorded126,346 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LDC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed requirements only just met (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 126,346 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed requirements only just met (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,876 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear windscreen washer doesnt work

Fail 15 Dec 2020 121,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened has got holes been marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front windscreen washer dont fully work (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear windscreen washer doesnt work

Pass 13 Dec 2019 117,952 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end covers are deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel cover coming undone

Pass 15 Dec 2018 109,127 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Tyre worn passed cords not safe to do decelermeter test 4x4 (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 92,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,860 miles

bonding is starting to separate on both front wishbone bushes

moderate to serious oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of being overheated

Fail 27 Nov 2015 83,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonding is starting to separate on both front wishbone bushes

moderate to serious oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of being overheated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,176 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

minor oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

minor oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,395 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,379 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 May 2012 56,107 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 48,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 48,149 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,337 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)

o/s/f tyre badly cracked

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre badly cracked

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,172 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked & worn

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

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 LDC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LDC, 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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EX06 LDC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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