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LM55 FLX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 FLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,383 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,527 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in it

Fail 26 Jul 2017 76,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in it

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,510 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,510 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 63,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,930 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)

slight surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

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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LM55 FLX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LM55 FLX, 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 LM55 FLX registered?

LM55 FLX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is LM55 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 FLX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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