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LM55 ZYO

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,219 mi
Last recorded77,219 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 ZYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 77,219 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,252 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,045 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,644 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,264 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,419 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,155 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front (Front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,974 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,746 miles

drivers side wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,246 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 36,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,803 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,460 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

front and rear discs worn low.

slight grabbing to rear brakes.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 17,460 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low.

front and rear discs worn low.

slight grabbing to rear brakes.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,266 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 ZYO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZYO, 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 ZYO registered?

LM55 ZYO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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