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LC56 XWY

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,398 mi
Last recorded177,398 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 177,398 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 177,393 miles

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail both rear arms corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 164,531 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 164,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 149,800 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 149,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 136,061 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 102,782 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 91,563 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 91,563 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 81,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,446 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 68,117 miles

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,131 miles

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 XWY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XWY, 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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What year was LC56 XWY registered?

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

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