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MK56 LXY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 LXY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,160 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,233 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

O/S/F tyre tread worn low.

Slight movement in O/S and N/S rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

O/S/F tyre tread worn low.

Slight movement in O/S and N/S rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,103 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,584 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MK56 LXY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK56 LXY, 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 MK56 LXY registered?

MK56 LXY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MK56 LXY safe to buy?

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