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LC56 XXE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,755 mi
Last recorded133,755 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 133,755 miles

Under Body Covered with underbody seal

Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,066 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 131,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,706 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 122,694 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 122,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside washer jet needs adjusting

Fail 6 Sep 2021 117,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 20 Aug 2020 113,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,106 miles

Rear driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,247 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 103,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,721 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 89,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,742 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,363 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 XXE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

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

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