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FD06 OTE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,143 mi
Last recorded57,143 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 57,143 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 56,729 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriated

Fail 1 Dec 2025 56,728 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriated

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 55,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,289 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2023 55,286 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 52,759 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,894 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 51,036 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 50,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 43,315 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 43,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 39,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,176 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 31,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 28,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,846 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,181 miles

o/s rear tyre outer tread area worn but legal at time of test

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 OTE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD06 OTE registered?

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

Is FD06 OTE safe to buy?

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