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LF06 MVX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,747 mi
Last recorded169,747 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 MVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 169,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 169,749 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 164,841 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 164,841 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor on the driver’s side cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 161,480 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 161,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 153,284 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2016 143,328 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi braking up

nail in o/s/front +o/s/rear tyres

Pass 26 May 2015 132,174 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded

Significant engine oil leaks

Some corrosion to front brake discs

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

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

slight seep of fuel around fuel filter, may result in poor starting

Fail 18 May 2015 131,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded

Significant engine oil leaks

Some corrosion to front brake discs

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

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

slight seep of fuel around fuel filter, may result in poor starting

Pass 30 May 2014 122,197 miles

Electrical wiring from battery to amplifire insecure

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2014 122,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring from battery to amplifire insecure

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 109,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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 16 May 2013 109,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 97,369 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 97,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 87,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,429 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,408 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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LF06 MVX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 LF06 MVX, 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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LF06 MVX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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