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SY56 LMU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,066 mi
Last recorded93,066 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,083 miles

Side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sills - nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Fail 18 Sep 2024 91,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sills - nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 90,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 83,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,205 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,168 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at inner boot on rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not weakened

Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at inner boot on rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not weakened

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,998 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,628 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,627 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,932 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,866 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,034 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 29,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,954 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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SY56 LMU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SY56 LMU, 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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SY56 LMU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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