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LC06 XVK

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 XVK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 105,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 96,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,008 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f and both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner pad only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,813 miles

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 Forward track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,367 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,452 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 67,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,436 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured very dark

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,487 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,467 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

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 XVK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LC06 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

LC06 XVK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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