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FG06 XCS

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XCS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 134,125 miles

nearside front tyre becomming worn

nearside rear tyre scrubbing slightly (outer edge)

propshaft rear rubber coupling worn/split

Fail 23 Mar 2021 134,053 miles

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

nearside front tyre becomming worn

nearside rear tyre scrubbing slightly (outer edge)

propshaft rear rubber coupling worn/split

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,092 miles

advise nearside and offside rear (d) bushes anti rill bar slight play may cause knocking over humps/bumps on the road

Fail 18 Mar 2020 125,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ball joint split pin missing out of castle nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise nearside and offside rear (d) bushes anti rill bar slight play may cause knocking over humps/bumps on the road

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,881 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (damp around gaiter ) (2.1.5 (a))

damp around (fuel tank )but no visible leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2019 114,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (damp around gaiter ) (2.1.5 (a))

damp around (fuel tank )but no visible leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,498 miles

Nearside Rear disc in poor condition - corrosion

Offside Rear disc in poor condition - corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2016 93,497 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault lamp on - fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear disc in poor condition - corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear disc in poor condition - corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,903 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,060 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,060 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,004 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,836 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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FG06 XCS 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 FG06 XCS, 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 FG06 XCS registered?

FG06 XCS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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