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LC56 XZW

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 118,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 112,130 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 112,125 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,442 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel filler necks corroded and slightly damp

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray slightly loose but unlikely to detatch

Fail 12 Mar 2020 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel filler necks corroded and slightly damp

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray slightly loose but unlikely to detatch

Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,480 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 108,475 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs (only working 45% not wearing evenly, almost covering all disc braking area) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,537 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 101,554 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 80,110 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,110 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 68,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,477 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 55,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,823 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,814 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 35,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and offside rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,594 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 XZW 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 63.6%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

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

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