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LC06 HVL

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,461 mi
Last recorded163,461 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 HVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 163,461 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 163,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed at mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed at mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint joint failed/likely to seperate (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at dpf (vac rear broken) (7.1.2)

Front flexi coupling exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emissions too clean to register unable to produce printout

Pass 29 Oct 2015 147,402 miles

Flexi exhaust in poor condition

Offside rear wheel binding

Oil low

Fail 26 Oct 2015 147,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Flexi exhaust in poor condition

Offside rear wheel binding

Oil low

Pass 29 Oct 2014 134,405 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 134,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,409 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 110,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake fluid level just above min requirement

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,810 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 38,401 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 31,896 miles

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

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

front bushes on nearside and offside front wishbones split

low flow engine

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,896 miles

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

front bushes on nearside and offside front wishbones split

low flow engine

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 HVL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HVL, 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 LC06 HVL registered?

LC06 HVL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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