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FE06 VTF

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VTF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,484 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 85,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread area 235/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now RECOMMEND ATTENTION 235/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

air conditioning compressor belt missing

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,120 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 64,787 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2016 64,787 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 60,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 56,655 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 56,655 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc brakes in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,390 miles

nearside mirror broken

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,253 miles

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

front brake discs advanced corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,418 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 37,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FE06 VTF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FE06 VTF, 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 FE06 VTF registered?

FE06 VTF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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