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LC56 UXW

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,489 mi
Last recorded49,489 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 48,002 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 48,000 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,384 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,631 miles

handbrake has allot of play almost to the stop

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 UXW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UXW, 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

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What year was LC56 UXW registered?

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

Is LC56 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 UXW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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