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LG56 JWF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,426 mi
Last recorded123,426 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 JWF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,623 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 117,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,855 miles

Nearside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,855 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,278 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,762 miles

Both front inner brake disc faces corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 55,762 miles

Both front inner brake disc faces corroded

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,552 miles

N/S Washer jet weak

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Inner faces of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,106 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,772 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

air bag light on

clutch worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,794 miles

both rear tyre treads low (3mm)

front brake disks in poor condition

o/s front arm bush beginning to split

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JWF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

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

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