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LA06 VDJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VDJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,800 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear shockers poor on damping

Fail 8 Nov 2017 118,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s+n/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear shockers poor on damping

Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,746 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 108,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,271 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,490 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 92,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,705 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,927 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,099 miles

Nearside front CV gaitor has a small leak of grease at the shaft side but is still secure.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 58,099 miles

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

Nearside front CV gaitor has a small leak of grease at the shaft side but is still secure.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,381 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,550 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2009 25,550 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked

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 VDJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LA06 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

LA06 VDJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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