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LT56 KHW

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 KHW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 132,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight bind on rear brakes

Underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2023 132,168 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight bind on rear brakes

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2022 129,893 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 129,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2021 128,171 miles

wear offside front bottom ball joint borderline

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 125,586 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2018 124,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to (2m)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,490 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,313 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 105,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,917 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 42,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,798 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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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LT56 KHW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT56 KHW, 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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LT56 KHW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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