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SY06 LRK

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,906 mi
Last recorded149,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LRK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,906 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside

Fail 6 Jul 2021 149,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 30 Jun 2020 147,065 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 147,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,253 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 133,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,696 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

brake pipe to n/s/r slightly corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f brake hose slightly damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2017 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

brake pipe to n/s/r slightly corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f brake hose slightly damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,341 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 109,230 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,339 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 97,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,810 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 89,790 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,605 miles

both front lower arm front bushes slightly deteriated with slight play

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

n/s/r diff seal weeping

Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,595 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm front bushes slightly deteriated with slight play

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/r diff seal weeping

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 75,357 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,982 miles

slight wear on n/s front strut top mtg

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,335 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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SY06 LRK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY06 LRK, 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 SY06 LRK registered?

SY06 LRK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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