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LC56 YHR

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,937 mi
Last recorded174,937 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 174,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 172,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 168,693 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 165,167 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018 165,134 miles

Central Seat belt missing rear stalks (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Rear brake pads low

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 161,455 miles

Rear no plate delaminating

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front lower arm front bushes splitting

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 161,448 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear no plate delaminating

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front lower arm front bushes splitting

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 158,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 158,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part retain clip missing fouling on shocker (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 153,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 146,363 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 133,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 118,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 118,457 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,192 miles

n/s front lower screen small stone chip damage legal at time of test

n/s o/s front and rear wiper blade just starting to split at ends ok at time of test

n/s o/s front inner brake pads worn low suggest change soon

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,149 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YHR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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