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LG56 JXK

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 91,112 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor does not stay in a stowed away position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S splitting from casings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 79,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S and O/S mounting point at front of sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 77,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 72,852 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 72,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,943 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,943 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,698 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,234 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,643 miles

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)

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 JXK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

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

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