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LV56 OMZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,230 mi
Last recorded138,230 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 OMZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 136,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 132,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 128,166 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 118,384 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 111,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both Rear Linkages (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 96,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both Rear Linkages (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,723 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,723 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 61,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,299 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 38,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,405 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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LV56 OMZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV56 OMZ, 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 LV56 OMZ registered?

LV56 OMZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is LV56 OMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 OMZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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