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LY06 MZO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,020 mi
Last recorded176,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 MZO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 176,020 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 176,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 162,627 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 162,515 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 146,444 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 146,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 128,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,988 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,877 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,433 miles

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

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

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

slight cracking on rear tyres,may require replacing soon if further deterioration occurs.advise geometry check/adjust due to front tyre edge wear.

slight lip/deterioration to front brake discs.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 60,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight cracking on rear tyres,may require replacing soon if further deterioration occurs.advise geometry check/adjust due to front tyre edge wear.

slight lip/deterioration to front brake discs.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,115 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside wiper deteriorating.rear wiper missing.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside wiper deteriorating.rear wiper missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,887 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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LY06 MZO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LY06 MZO, 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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LY06 MZO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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