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LV06 ESO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,155 mi
Last recorded155,155 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 ESO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 155,155 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 155,093 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 153,382 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipe

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 153,380 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipe

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 150,882 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 150,882 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 149,312 miles

slight leak at rear diff

Pass 22 Jun 2022 147,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 146,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 143,551 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe, rear nearside mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,580 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 133,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split around clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,959 miles

Front both tyres worn close to limits

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit ;strongly advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 104,959 miles

Front both tyres worn close to limits

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit ;strongly advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,964 miles

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

Rear both sides tyres wearing low

advise rear brake inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2016 95,964 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear both sides tyres wearing low

advise rear brake inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,842 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,768 miles

parking brake lever high

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,658 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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LV06 ESO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LV06 ESO, 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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LV06 ESO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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