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FD06 OTB

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,273 mi
Last recorded120,273 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 OTB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,273 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 120,273 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

front sub frame corroded, o/s and n/s front lower arms corroded,rear sub frame corroded

plastic under trays and sill cover sfitted

tow bar corroded o/s and n/s,rear of vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,687 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 112,668 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,284 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 109,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 105,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 100,637 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

brake pipes corroding

front brake balance

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r lower suspension arm corroded

o/s/f lower wishbone arm inner bush perishing & splitting

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 19 May 2017 100,450 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

brake pipes corroding

front brake balance

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r lower suspension arm corroded

o/s/f lower wishbone arm inner bush perishing & splitting

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 May 2016 93,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 88,727 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake balance

Pass 19 May 2014 82,930 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 May 2014 82,781 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2013 75,204 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 May 2013 75,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 68,113 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)

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

scratches to screen

Pass 23 May 2011 57,593 miles

nearside front lower wish bone bushes starting to split

nearside front suspension top leg mount mount starting to split

Fail 20 May 2011 57,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower wish bone bushes starting to split

nearside front suspension top leg mount mount starting to split

Pass 15 May 2010 43,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,967 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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FD06 OTB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

FD06 OTB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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