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LM55 FMA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,627 mi
Last recorded143,627 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 FMA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 143,627 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 143,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,708 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front wipers splitting

Fail 10 Nov 2017 135,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30cm of suspension arm mount corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front wipers splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,746 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 123,746 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,197 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 98,197 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,205 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,522 miles

slight movement in off & near side suspension bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,612 miles

slight movement in off & near side rear suspension bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,612 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,883 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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LM55 FMA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FMA, 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 LM55 FMA registered?

LM55 FMA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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