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FH06 KGV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,860 mi
Last recorded178,860 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 KGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 178,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 170,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 162,448 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2022 162,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 148,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 138,309 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front wipers poor

Fail 28 May 2020 138,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2019 126,620 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 126,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,239 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 101,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 93,471 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,415 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,305 miles

Noise from O/S/F strutt top mount due to being partially siezed.

both front tyres worn on edges and cracked in tread

corrosion to all four brake discs

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,305 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges and cracked in tread

corrosion to all four brake discs

exhaust system corroded

noise on offside front strutt top mount due to being siezed (dangerous to drive!)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,313 miles

Both front brake disc's worn.

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sills

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn

Both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust system corroded.

Gearbox casing damp with oil

Hand brake requires adjustment.

N/S/F lower ball joint gaiter showing signs of perishing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack joint.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,799 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,500 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,261 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 44,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,228 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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FH06 KGV 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 77.3%.

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 FH06 KGV, 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 FH06 KGV registered?

FH06 KGV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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