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SY06 LRL

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,948 mi
Last recorded105,948 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LRL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 105,948 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system thru wing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bumper brackets corroded away but bumper secure at rear of jeep

clutch heavy and slips

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal heavy and clutch slipping

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,989 miles

2 rear main metal brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe and at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight misting of oil at nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2016 62,657 miles

Lower Undertrays Obscuring Some Underside Components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake Has Been Binding Previously - Not At Time Of Test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track Rodd Has Slight Free Play - Not Excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2016 62,657 miles

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

Lower Undertrays Obscuring Some Underside Components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake Has Been Binding Previously - Not At Time Of Test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track Rodd Has Slight Free Play - Not Excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,390 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 29,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 23,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,307 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,223 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN

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 LRL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LRL, 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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SY06 LRL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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