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LD06 BCZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,522 mi
Last recorded163,522 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 BCZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 163,522 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2024 156,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 143,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,336 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 133,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 123,038 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 123,038 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,067 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 111,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 103,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 97,015 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 96,996 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 90,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 84,006 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres inner edges worn

rear pressed steel suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 May 2014 77,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 70,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,845 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,437 miles

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,653 miles

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

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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LD06 BCZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LD06 BCZ, 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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LD06 BCZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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