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LA06 PHU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 PHU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 97,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 97,687 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Fail 29 Oct 2024 96,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,309 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,073 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,995 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,828 miles

rear discs are worn, engine is leaking oil

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,828 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs are worn, engine is leaking oil

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,530 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 56,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,235 miles

handbrake travel is high

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,192 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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LA06 PHU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LA06 PHU, 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 LA06 PHU registered?

LA06 PHU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is LA06 PHU safe to buy?

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