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LG56 JXF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,339 mi
Last recorded69,339 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 69,339 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 69,327 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 66,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush slightly separated (lower wishbone) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust system joints corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,635 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,232 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge/ worn close to limit

O/S/R tyre has screw in tred

Rear/centre exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge/ worn close to limit

O/S/R tyre has screw in tred

Rear/centre exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,698 miles

O/S/R tyre has screw burried in tred

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 28,695 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre has screw burried in tred

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,172 miles

unable to fully inspect front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,508 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 JXF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG56 JXF registered?

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

Is LG56 JXF safe to buy?

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