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LY06 XKP

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 XKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,361 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 112,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,197 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 75,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,947 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,463 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,456 miles

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

Offside 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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LY06 XKP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LY06 XKP, 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 LY06 XKP registered?

LY06 XKP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 August 2006.

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