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LC56 XZS

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,925 mi
Last recorded143,925 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 143,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached due to excess corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm likely to become detached due to excess corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,144 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both- Offside and Nearside cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + Dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 134,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both- Offside and Nearside cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + Dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has very slight play

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear registration plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 7 Oct 2020 126,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has very slight play

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear registration plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 7 Oct 2019 119,119 miles

n/s rear body damage

Fail 4 Oct 2019 119,113 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear body damage

Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,531 miles

running lumpy

under body corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,531 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor will not stay up out of view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

running lumpy

Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 102,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reg plate characters are non standard but correct size + colour

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,594 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,032 miles

centre rear brake lamp starting to fail

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,115 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,381 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 25,381 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 XZS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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