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LB56 UST

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,845 mi
Last recorded134,845 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 UST
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 134,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 118,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 118,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,778 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 105,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,792 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 78,791 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,347 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 51,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section broken (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front brakes seized (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,723 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 45,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,517 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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LB56 UST is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LB56 UST, 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 UST registered?

LB56 UST is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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