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LC56 YHM

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,070 mi
Last recorded79,070 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,070 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 79,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

front flexi excessively corroded but not blowing any gases

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,556 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front flexi corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,523 miles

exhaust system very heavily corroded / excessive in places / front flexi section becoming deteriorated

rear brakes slightly imbalanced in operation

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 64,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split 16" - 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system very heavily corroded / excessive in places / front flexi section becoming deteriorated

rear brakes slightly imbalanced in operation

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,602 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

exhaust system very heavily corroded / flange joints very heavily corroded / front flexi joint corroded / deteriorated / becoming weak in structure

o/s/r brake disc signs of been getting hot / slightly discoloured / new brake pads been fitted

suspension bushes becoming slightly worn / flexing

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2020 63,600 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

exhaust system very heavily corroded / flange joints very heavily corroded / front flexi joint corroded / deteriorated / becoming weak in structure

o/s/f tyre just legal / worn on both edges / cuts in tread / very strong advise to replace 235 / 60 / 16

o/s/r brake disc signs of been getting hot / slightly discoloured / new brake pads been fitted

suspension bushes becoming slightly worn / flexing

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,528 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 62,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test centre and n/s/r belts . ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low outer edge . / 235/60/r16 . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend rear brake service (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 60,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test centre and n/s/r belts . ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low outer edge . / 235/60/r16 . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend rear brake service (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,363 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 59,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,822 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 56,822 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,126 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2014 41,126 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front lower wishbone bush becoming unbonded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,238 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 YHM 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 65.2%.

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

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