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FH06 WFP

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,517 mi
Last recorded185,517 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 185,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 170,891 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 155,204 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 31 May 2017 140,407 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Forward wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft doughnut coupling worn

Fail 31 May 2017 140,407 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Forward wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft doughnut coupling worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,796 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear prop shaft doughnut worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f lower forward wishbone bush de bonded

rear bumper damaged

rear tailgate damaged

Fail 29 May 2015 113,050 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear bumper damaged

rear tailgate damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f lower forward wishbone bush de bonded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,892 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 94,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 87,237 miles

Emissions too low to trigger response

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

Fail 3 May 2013 87,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Emissions too low to trigger response

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,930 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,518 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,346 miles

abnormal noise fropm the engine.

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 WFP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH06 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

FH06 WFP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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