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FG56 XUE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,689 mi
Last recorded158,689 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XUE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 158,689 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2022 158,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both offside and nearside front (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,927 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 151,852 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 146,631 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S central (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 146,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbones forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S central (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,286 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint From rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 138,286 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint From rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,191 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 131,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,679 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,768 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 122,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 113,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 102,846 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)

Fail 22 May 2014 102,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 94,840 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,930 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,389 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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FG56 XUE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

FG56 XUE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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