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FD06 OSX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,577 mi
Last recorded129,577 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 OSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 129,541 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front end as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear end as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front end as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear end as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,154 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

mil on

Fail 8 Jul 2020 123,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

mil on

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,143 miles

EML on.

Rear lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,257 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 103,257 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 102,173 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,642 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 31 May 2012 51,890 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,295 miles

all tyres starting to perish

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,665 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 26,575 miles

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

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

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

both n/s tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,575 miles

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

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

both n/s tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

front number plate damaged

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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FD06 OSX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD06 OSX, 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 FD06 OSX registered?

FD06 OSX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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