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LA06 VDR

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,461 mi
Last recorded89,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VDR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,461 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,461 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,028 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 71,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 66,626 miles

Exhaust D.P.F pipe insecure causing slight exhaust blow

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,179 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,956 miles

slight damage to nearside front bumper

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 VDR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

Is LA06 VDR safe to buy?

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