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LX06 YKO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,940 mi
Last recorded109,940 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,940 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,934 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,740 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 88,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,358 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 69,358 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,023 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 59,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,729 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YKO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

LX06 YKO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is LX06 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 YKO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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