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YT06 LKZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 LKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2024 126,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 123,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake effort

Pass 3 Jan 2023 120,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,703 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,115 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames various points of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,900 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,266 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,924 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,924 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,797 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,557 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,399 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 47,399 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs lipped.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 15,520 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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YT06 LKZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YT06 LKZ, 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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YT06 LKZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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