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LB56 LPL

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 LPL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 99,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 99,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,769 miles

propshaft rear rubber coupling cracking / deteriorating

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

Fail 23 Jul 2025 97,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

propshaft rear rubber coupling cracking / deteriorating

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,362 miles

all four tyres quite badly perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,136 miles

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

rear prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,736 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,736 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,636 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,603 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,209 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,405 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,485 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 51,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,783 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,825 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,088 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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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LB56 LPL 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 77.3%.

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 LB56 LPL, 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 LB56 LPL registered?

LB56 LPL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is LB56 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 LPL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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