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FG56 XTS

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,083 mi
Last recorded138,083 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XTS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 138,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and back suspension quite rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2026 138,081 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and back suspension quite rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2025 136,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded front

Pass 8 Jan 2025 131,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension quite corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 131,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 128,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,760 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 123,739 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 118,420 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2019 118,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL LOW. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 113,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 98,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 82,371 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2016 82,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2015 66,365 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,573 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 24,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 XTS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 FG56 XTS, 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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FG56 XTS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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