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LC06 HVH

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,996 mi
Last recorded122,996 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 HVH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,996 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Both sides outer sills badly corroded and have plastic sill covers fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 122,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four brake discs corroded

Both sides outer sills badly corroded and have plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,863 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,472 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted front lower suspension arm front bush distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted front lower suspension arm front bush distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension top mount has play

Fail 2 Nov 2016 89,258 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted front lower suspension arm front bush distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted front lower suspension arm front bush distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front drop link top ball joint perished

Offside Front suspension top mount has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,962 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 61,484 miles

Brakes noisy

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,618 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,201 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,201 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to limit and heavily on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2011 37,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 29,847 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

kiddy seat n/s/r

Fail 2 Apr 2010 29,847 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

kiddy seat n/s/r

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,509 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 20,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LC06 HVH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol 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 LC06 HVH, 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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LC06 HVH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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