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FE56 UHM

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,450 mi
Last recorded134,450 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 UHM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 134,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,754 miles

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

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

rear seats missing

Fail 17 Aug 2021 122,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear seats missing

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,623 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,835 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,809 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,226 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Oil leak

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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FE56 UHM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FE56 UHM, 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 FE56 UHM registered?

FE56 UHM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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