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LX06 YKH

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,351 mi
Last recorded148,351 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 YKH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 148,351 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,116 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 144,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 139,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 135,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 131,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,179 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 108,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 108,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,817 miles

Engine managment lught on.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,228 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,952 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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LX06 YKH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX06 YKH, 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 LX06 YKH registered?

LX06 YKH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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