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LJ06 LXZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,535 mi
Last recorded115,535 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LXZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 115,535 miles

eml light on

Fail 22 Aug 2014 115,532 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,978 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,116 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,648 miles

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

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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LJ06 LXZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ06 LXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ06 LXZ registered?

LJ06 LXZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is LJ06 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 LXZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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