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LC56 XXN

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,132 mi
Last recorded105,132 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 105,132 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 105,130 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 105,124 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust badly corroded on joints

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,337 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,462 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,988 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,822 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction drivers sun visor defective (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 61,820 miles

Towbar attachment defective four bolts fitted without a locking washer or lock nut (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment defective n/s/r washer crushed / over tightened (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Towbar safety device damaged two bolts missing one either side (6.1.6 (d))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction drivers sun visor defective (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,285 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 48,285 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,889 miles

Rear silencer joint corroded & hanger

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,254 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,462 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,013 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,705 miles

Front & rear brake discs lipped

Fail 1 Oct 2013 32,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front & rear brake discs lipped

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

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

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,813 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,881 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 17,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,596 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 XXN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

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

Is LC56 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 XXN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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