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LG56 JXL

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,425 mi
Last recorded146,425 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 146,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,939 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 139,939 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 131,458 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2019 131,458 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,039 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2018 120,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2017 116,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 91,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,719 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,975 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,416 miles

airbag light on

both front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,416 miles

airbag light on

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,876 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 JXL 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 72.2%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

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

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