2006 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · LC56 XZU
2006 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 94,400 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC56 XZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 94,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC56 XZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Sportage (LC56 XZU) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Offside front pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”.
LC56 XZU Mileage History
- 24/05/202368,614 mi
- 26/05/202368,615 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/202477,041 mi+8,426 mi
- 29/05/202477,052 mi+11 mi
- 21/05/202594,400 mi+17,348 mi
Average of roughly 12,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage JA / JE
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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