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FH56 FGP

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,408 mi
Last recorded82,408 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 FGP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 82,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 76,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,863 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre excessive inner shoulder wear

Rear discs excessively corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 61,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre excessive inner shoulder wear

Rear discs excessively corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,161 miles

both front suspension arm bushes partially seperated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,126 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,925 miles

emission reading zero

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,664 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 47,660 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,030 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 26,985 miles

Front and rear pads worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,647 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 16 Dec 2009 21,647 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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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FH56 FGP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH56 FGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH56 FGP registered?

FH56 FGP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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