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FE56 XUH

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,157 mi
Last recorded167,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 167,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker soft

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker soft

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

Rear no reverse lights

Fail 15 Jan 2019 166,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker soft

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker soft

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

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 31 Jan 2018 152,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 152,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,478 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 139,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,536 miles

front reg plate cracked

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear reg plate starting to discolour

small chips in zones a and b of windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,536 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear reg plate starting to discolour

small chips in zones a and b of windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,342 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 121,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,601 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 98,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 91,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,939 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 XUH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

FE56 XUH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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