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LC56 UFN

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,382 mi
Last recorded128,382 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,382 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 128,382 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 118,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 111,632 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 111,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,061 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 106,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 106,051 miles

Emissions not tested due to no dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,537 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 91,377 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sun visor down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,398 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,574 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,334 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,212 miles

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

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 UFN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LC56 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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