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KO56 LXR

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,786 mi
Last recorded125,786 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 LXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 125,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 122,364 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 115,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,782 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,638 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,014 miles

Offside Front running board mounting corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 75,353 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,335 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 74,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,750 miles

Exhaust joints corroded.

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)

Offside front lower ball joint has movement in it.

Rear tyres are showing signs of age.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,555 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2012 35,555 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,924 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 21,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,033 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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KO56 LXR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KO56 LXR, 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 KO56 LXR registered?

KO56 LXR is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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