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FE56 XTT

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XTT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 112,980 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tyre also has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 112,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tyre also has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 108,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 104,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 89,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 85,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside rear anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front suspension lower arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 85,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside rear anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front suspension lower arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,762 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

front wipers in poor condition

off side rear brake disc excessively pitted

off side rear brake gripping

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs worn and lipped

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,047 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,861 miles

o/s rear tyre getting near ligal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,860 miles

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

o/s rear tyre getting near ligal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 26,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,503 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,524 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 XTT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

FE56 XTT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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