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LJ06 OBA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 OBA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,009 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 May 2021 105,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2020 102,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 96,625 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe by catalyst, deteriorated but not blowing and still functionable ..... (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 90,173 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 83,872 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 77,171 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 70,439 miles

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

front inner brake pads are getting low discs have corrosion on inner edges of faces

nearside front tyre is wearing sightly inner tread and has been repaired on inner tread

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm tread

offside front seatbelt is sightly frayed on edge

offside rear tyre has a small nail in it

rear power steering pipe is damp

Pass 11 May 2015 70,439 miles

front inner brake pads are getting low discs have corrosion on inner edges of faces

nearside front tyre is wearing sightly inner tread and has been repaired on inner tread

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm tread

offside front seatbelt is sightly frayed on edge

offside rear tyre has a small nail in it

rear power steering pipe is damp

Pass 19 May 2014 63,723 miles

offside front bottom ball joint has play

power steering bottle is damp

Fail 19 May 2014 63,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front bottom ball joint has play

power steering bottle is damp

Pass 28 May 2013 57,298 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,934 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and outer side wall perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,453 miles

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,798 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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LJ06 OBA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBA, 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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LJ06 OBA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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