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LG56 JWE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,999 mi
Last recorded148,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 JWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 148,999 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 148,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 144,875 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine light on display

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,767 miles

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

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 135,188 miles

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

over sills fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2022 135,187 miles

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

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

over sills fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 130,872 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2021 130,870 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 125,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 125,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 10,726 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,013 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 33,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,020 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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LG56 JWE 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 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG56 JWE, 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 LG56 JWE registered?

LG56 JWE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is LG56 JWE safe to buy?

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