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FB06 OWZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,378 mi
Last recorded161,378 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 OWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 161,378 miles

Central Exhaust Joint Corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 May 2024 160,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Drop Link D/bush Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Joint Corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Under Seal Or Fiberglass Will Not Acceptable If A Manner Of Repair

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,462 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 153,043 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2021 151,296 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 148,278 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 148,276 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,936 miles

Exhaust flexi seriously deteriorated but not excessively leaking.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,865 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,426 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,426 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 109,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 98,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,673 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,396 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,396 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,972 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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FB06 OWZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB06 OWZ, 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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FB06 OWZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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