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LC56 XXJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,459 mi
Last recorded120,459 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,459 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 111,036 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 111,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,906 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 95,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 90,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 85,772 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,106 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 65,106 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns wiper splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,672 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks in tread

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,373 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear brake pads-signs of wear

Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,202 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 XXJ 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 88.9%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

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

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