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LJ06 OBE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 111,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,478 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,068 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,134 miles

Exhaust is rusty.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 95,695 miles

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.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,717 miles

exhaust pipework & brackets rusty

slight windscreen damage

various steering /suspension components rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2021 91,716 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 91,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,804 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 76,804 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,506 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,506 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 63,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,050 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 50,050 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,849 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 35,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,828 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 30,828 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,194 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 25,190 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,243 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 21,237 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 17,731 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2009 15,564 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 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.

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