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ML56 LAO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 LAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 104,435 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear sub frame vehicle is a danger to driver/other road users (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flange (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,603 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 101,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,234 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,066 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 88,064 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

prop shaft missing

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,749 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 87,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,518 miles

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

Prop shaft missing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,763 miles

not checked centre seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 82,763 miles

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

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

not checked centre seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,927 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped and scored

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,927 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs lipped and scored

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,824 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 54,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,206 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,726 miles

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

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

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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ML56 LAO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML56 LAO, 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 ML56 LAO registered?

ML56 LAO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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