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LC56 XXP

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,926 mi
Last recorded169,926 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 XXP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 169,926 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers door handle broke but still works

Pass 22 Feb 2024 152,033 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 152,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 145,809 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 145,809 miles

Service brake excessively binding fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 145,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,104 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking little oil from prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 138,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 135,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,126 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 129,978 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper/pads binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor not securely stored (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=3mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=3mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear back plate broken and catching on wheel inner rim

Fail 3 Feb 2017 114,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Steering locking device missing trackrod (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper 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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=3mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=3mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear back plate broken and catching on wheel inner rim

Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,417 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 as car been off the road (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,269 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 68,269 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,883 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,532 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 XXP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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