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LC56 XYA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 124,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 124,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 119,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,047 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR ALSO BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 115,046 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR ALSO BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 107,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,228 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,576 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,313 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,313 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,929 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bind at offside front brake

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak

oil low

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front dsics corroded

offside front tyre low and worn on edge and perished

rear discs corroded

slight judder at rear brakes

some high level stop lights not working

Fail 28 Oct 2013 58,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front dsics corroded

offside front tyre low and worn on edge and perished

rear discs corroded

slight judder at rear brakes

some high level stop lights not working

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,765 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,783 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 35,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,167 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 XYA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

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

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