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FH06 LMO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 LMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 134,276 miles

Engine oil on minimum level

Heavy cracking and perishing to both front tyres

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres are getting low on 3mm

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 134,152 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Engine oil on minimum level

Heavy cracking and perishing to both front tyres

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres are getting low on 3mm

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,009 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2011 110,296 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 110,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leek from o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2010 86,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wing indicator lense missing

Pass 6 Nov 2010 86,995 miles

n/s wing indicator lense missing

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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FH06 LMO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH06 LMO, 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 FH06 LMO registered?

FH06 LMO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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