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LC06 HVJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 HVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 94,495 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cable broken, (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view 1ST FEB WILL BE A FAIL, (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill section corroded front to back, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around a bracket, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring top mount corroded triple skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded front to rear outer chalk marked, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis top spring mounting area, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welded / but corroded again, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened PAD IS NOT RUNNING ON DISC, VERY RUSTY, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rusty, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear NO EMISSIONS , EXHAUST

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,423 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and welded in different areas

Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,398 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by anti roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by anti roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,312 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,176 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,024 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 89,024 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,168 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 17 Oct 2017 86,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,529 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 83,528 miles

Front All position lamps not working s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 8,965 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,265 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,091 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,021 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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LC06 HVJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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