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LC56 XZR

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 137,963 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 137,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 132,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 125,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 119,994 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 119,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,872 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,033 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 100,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,598 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,751 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,102 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,277 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,372 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 XZR 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 72.7%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

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

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