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LG56 MVE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,175 mi
Last recorded114,175 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 106,517 miles

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated Front & rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,214 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 97,214 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 92,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 92,460 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,254 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,402 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,001 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,459 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,906 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 MVE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

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

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