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LR06 FZJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,175 mi
Last recorded152,175 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 FZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 152,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 152,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 143,446 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,038 miles

(Check engine lamp illuminated)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 104,016 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 104,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,276 miles

n/s/f lower arm front most bush poor

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,751 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,862 miles

near side front suspension arm front bush split

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,634 miles

front pads worn

near side front suspension arm front bush split

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,055 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 33,055 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,812 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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LR06 FZJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR06 FZJ, 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 LR06 FZJ registered?

LR06 FZJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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