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LR06 NLG

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 NLG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,812 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop/links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 90,513 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop/links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front engine - coolant level low

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 84,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,456 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,338 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,877 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,482 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,847 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,073 miles

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

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

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 NLG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NLG, 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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LR06 NLG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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