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LC56 UCY

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 UCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 125,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear puncture repair carried out on edge of tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,934 miles

slight eng oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn connecting bush between prop to rear diff ()

rear diff bush splitting

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft to rear diff rubber damper starting to split ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 94,447 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (corroded through holed) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft to rear diff rubber damper starting to split ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 84,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,647 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,338 miles

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

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,283 miles

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

rear centre lap strap buckle outer cover broken

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers poor

Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of coolant loss from offsde front of engine area. poss.coolant temp sensor

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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 UCY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCY, 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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LC56 UCY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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