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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres cracked in tread area
exhaust pipework & joints rusty
headlamps starting to taint
n/s/f tyre 2mm at lowest point
o/s/f lower arm front bush perished/cracked
o/s/f tyre cracked in tread area
power steering notchy & belt squeal noted
slight play noted in steering system
various suspension components showing corrosion
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering belt is squealing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering rack.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust is rusty.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective No working very well (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust pipework & brackets rusty.
exhaust pipework & brackets rusty
slight windscreen damage
various steering /suspension components rusty
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust pipework & brackets very rusty
n/s/r tyre heavily perished & cracked in tread area 235/60/16h
rear wiper torn
various suspension/steering components swing corrossion
windscreen damage noted
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust pipework & brackets very rusty
n/s/r tyre heavily perished & cracked in tread area 235/60/16h
rear wiper torn
various suspension/steering components swing corrossion
windscreen damage noted
exhaust pipework rusty
front discs worn close to mot limit
n/s/f lower arm bush perished
n/s/f tyre heavily perished
rear discs showing corrossion
various suspension components showing corrossion
windscreen damage noted
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advise n/side rear tyre in worn on outsid4e edges, and both rear are cracking. advise to keep an eye on them.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advise n/side rear tyre in worn on outsid4e edges, and both rear are cracking. advise to keep an eye on them.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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LJ06 OBE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 LJ06 OBE, 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 LJ06 OBE registered?
LJ06 OBE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2006.
Is LJ06 OBE safe to buy?
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