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LG56 MUP

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 136,301 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in my opinion this vehicle is unsafe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all ajoining suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out side edge is balding (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

battery insecure in engine bay

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,050 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 99,461 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,644 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 89,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,085 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 84,085 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating

offside front tyre, deteriorating and wearing close legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,645 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 77,645 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,371 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 57,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,459 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 MUP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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