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LA06 ZXD

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,374 mi
Last recorded152,374 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 152,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 140,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight in places all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 140,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight in places all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 134,012 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside/centre ()

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 18 Jul 2019 133,998 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper strut bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside/offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

steering rack slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside/offside ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 119,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Wiper blades split but still clears window screen

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and deep cut in tyre

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Trailer socket loose but secure

Fail 9 Jun 2017 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Wiper blades split but still clears window screen

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and deep cut in tyre

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 27 May 2016 113,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 108,496 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,484 miles

Front brake pad lining 5 mm approx

rear brake pad linings 4mm approx.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake pad lining 5 mm approx

rear brake pad linings 4mm approx.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,571 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,610 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,008 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 47,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 ZXD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

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

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