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LF55 GYV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,020 mi
Last recorded144,020 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 GYV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,020 miles

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

Offside Rear C.v gaitor slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 May 2019 112,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake need of adjustment

Pass 16 May 2018 104,210 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,335 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,626 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 55,626 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,531 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,705 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 43,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 36,280 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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LF55 GYV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF55 GYV, 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 LF55 GYV registered?

LF55 GYV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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