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YH56 LNO

2006 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,224 mi
Last recorded132,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 LNO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2026 132,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 14 Jun 2025 128,038 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 123,030 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 123,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 116,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 116,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 110,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,348 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,097 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,804 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 80,293 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,782 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 79,740 miles

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

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,676 miles

front discs and pads getting worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,646 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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YH56 LNO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,975cc diesel 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 YH56 LNO, 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 YH56 LNO registered?

YH56 LNO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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