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FG56 AYF

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,090 mi
Last recorded157,090 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 157,090 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 157,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 156,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount excessive play . (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 149,100 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 149,080 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm corroded and holed Suggest fitting one other side aswell (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 140,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,701 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 127,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant Low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 123,640 miles

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

oil leak

prop shaft centre bush slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,082 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,241 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 79,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 52,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,216 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,013 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 31,791 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FG56 AYF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG56 AYF, 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 FG56 AYF registered?

FG56 AYF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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