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LC56 URE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,976 mi
Last recorded155,976 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 155,976 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 151,793 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 151,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 147,120 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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))

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

diesel smell under bonnet engine over fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 137,029 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 137,029 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 126,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 123,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 117,289 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges,replace soon.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,138 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 103,974 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 98,086 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear centre seat-belt catch cover broken,catch still functions

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,414 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,163 miles

front inner brake pads just starting to get low

n/s o/s front tyre tread getting low eg n/s 1.9mm o/s 2.3mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change now or soon

rear wiper blade split at ends

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,821 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 35,821 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 URE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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