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FE56 WEK

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,959 mi
Last recorded119,959 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 WEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,959 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,568 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 110,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced antiroll bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,361 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,129 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 79,129 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,948 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,948 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,835 miles

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,586 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 WEK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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