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FG06 YXX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,692 mi
Last recorded178,692 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 YXX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 178,692 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 178,692 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL both sides (left and right) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 165,286 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight glass badly scratched. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 165,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Area around rear subframe mounting on n/s inner chassis area holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight glass badly scratched. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 152,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle support mounting rubber splitting.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 152,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle support mounting rubber splitting.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 138,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,083 miles

Nearside Rear CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor drops down (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,846 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 108,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,606 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,343 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,807 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,848 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 YXX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG06 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

FG06 YXX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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