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LC56 XXG

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,510 mi
Last recorded103,510 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 103,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 103,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,795 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 101,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,433 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn - ( slight ) (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn / cracked - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn / play - ( slight ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - inner sills / body / chassis - ( under sealed ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn / contaminated - ( slight ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pro-shaft bearing bush / axle bush / suspension arms and suspension rods bushes worn - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 97,433 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn - ( slight ) (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn / cracked - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn / play - ( slight ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - inner sills / body / chassis - ( under sealed ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn / contaminated - ( slight ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pro-shaft bearing bush / axle bush / suspension arms and suspension rods bushes worn - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 94,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,784 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 87,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,736 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,316 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,316 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,870 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 54,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,599 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,328 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 20,371 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 XXG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

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

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