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LC56 YHN

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,494 mi
Last recorded120,494 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 120,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 115,670 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 115,580 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 109,758 miles

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,952 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 104,925 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside 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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,290 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,177 miles

covers and trays fitted

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/f lower are front bush perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,078 miles

Front bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,912 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,891 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look low.

Pass 20 May 2011 23,143 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 23,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 15,882 miles

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

both front tyres perished

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 YHN 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 70%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

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

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