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LG56 JXB

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,504 mi
Last recorded118,504 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 118,504 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 109,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 97,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 95,593 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above subframe mount corroded & splitting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,608 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,670 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded at rear flange

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,924 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated at flexy

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted.

under cover fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,477 miles

Fuel filter warning light present

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,978 miles

Advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Sep 2011 32,978 miles

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

Advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,882 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,010 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 JXB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

LG56 JXB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is LG56 JXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 JXB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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