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FE56 WEF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,221 mi
Last recorded151,221 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 WEF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 151,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 151,221 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 149,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 149,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 147,282 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,000 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 145,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 143,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 140,040 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,313 miles

advise front brake discs heavily lipped worn and corroded inner surfaces

Fail 26 Nov 2015 137,313 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlight dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear number plate lights not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades torn (8.2.2)

advise front brake discs heavily lipped worn and corroded inner surfaces

Pass 4 Oct 2014 115,947 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 115,947 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine had no oil at all on the dip stick .topped up 4.5 lt

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,551 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 40,551 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Air bag warning light on.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,397 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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FE56 WEF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 FE56 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

FE56 WEF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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