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FA06 VBF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,552 mi
Last recorded134,552 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 134,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X3 nails ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough slightly tight in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 131,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 131,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located Upper mount incorrectly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,267 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 103,455 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer gaiter leaking greese slightly past the inner clip

Fail 20 Aug 2013 88,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer gaiter leaking greese slightly past the inner clip

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,354 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 60,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,787 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 49,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,395 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads wearing low

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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FA06 VBF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA06 VBF, 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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FA06 VBF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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