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LX56 ZYH

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 ZYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,554 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,904 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 92,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,446 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2022 82,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,452 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 76,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 71,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2018 61,010 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2017 57,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2017 57,134 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 May 2016 51,758 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 47,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 44,553 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 41,582 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 36,053 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 31,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,778 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 27,079 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LX56 ZYH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LX56 ZYH, 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 LX56 ZYH registered?

LX56 ZYH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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