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KF06 LZW

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,391 mi
Last recorded133,391 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 LZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 133,391 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 130,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 128,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 128,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 123,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 123,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 119,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 119,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 110,976 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2015 106,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 29 May 2015 106,820 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 16 May 2014 101,040 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 101,040 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 96,163 miles

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

front windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 96,163 miles

front windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 90,901 miles

Front brake pads approx 2mm

Rear brake pads approx 3mm

Fail 30 May 2012 90,901 miles

Front brake pads approx 2mm

Rear brake pads approx 3mm

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 86,984 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 83,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,887 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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KF06 LZW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KF06 LZW, 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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KF06 LZW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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