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JL06 KAT

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,275 mi
Last recorded115,275 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL06 KAT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad lining coming away from the metal backing

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,545 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 103,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,051 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,556 miles

child seats fitted

oil leak

suspension dust covers perished

Pass 10 Sep 2016 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,134 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyre side wall perished

child seats fitted n/s, o/s rear

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,840 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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JL06 KAT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JL06 KAT, 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 JL06 KAT registered?

JL06 KAT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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