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FG06 UCL

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,439 mi
Last recorded175,439 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 UCL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 175,439 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 175,437 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor does not stay in closed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 174,877 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 148,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 139,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 133,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 128,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 121,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,044 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 105,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,684 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/F = 5.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,402 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/F = 5.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,147 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 83,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ****O/S/R & N/S R = 1.6MM **** , O/S/F & N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,413 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 70,413 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG06 UCL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG06 UCL, 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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FG06 UCL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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