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LC56 SKN

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,416 mi
Last recorded124,416 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 SKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 118,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,167 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange weld holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade worn/split

Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,167 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange weld holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn/split (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front sun visor slightly loose

Fail 9 Sep 2015 98,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front sun visor slightly loose

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tailgate cannot be opened

Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,701 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tailgate cannot be opened

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 74,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,684 miles

airbag light on

Fail 28 Sep 2011 59,684 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,546 miles

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

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

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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LC56 SKN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC56 SKN, 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 LC56 SKN registered?

LC56 SKN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LC56 SKN safe to buy?

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