CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC56 URH

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,695 mi
Last recorded92,695 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 92,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CHASSIS AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL TANK DAMP

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively TOWBAR (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 86,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,053 miles

Offside Front Brake splash plate missing .

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Offside & nearside bumper supports corroded .

Rear central differential bush slightly deteriorated no play found .

Tow bar corroded .Hitch not fitted at time of test .

Fail 10 Feb 2020 74,051 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking offside front brake pipe . (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake splash plate missing .

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Offside & nearside bumper supports corroded .

Rear central differential bush slightly deteriorated no play found .

Tow bar corroded .Hitch not fitted at time of test .

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,231 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine mis-fire detected

Fail 22 Feb 2019 71,191 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf pressure pipe snapped off (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at n/s/r trialing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine mis-fire detected

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,621 miles

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

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

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

exhaust pressure sensor pipe snapped

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,696 miles

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

exhaust dpf pressure pipe burst

Fail 16 Feb 2017 60,637 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,795 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,795 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,648 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,773 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2009 18,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC56 URH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 URH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC56 URH?

You can check the full history of LC56 URH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC56 URH registered?

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

Is LC56 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 URH shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC56 URH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC56 URH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.