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FH56 FGV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,690 mi
Last recorded112,690 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 FGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2021 112,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 110,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel particle sensor corroded and insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2019 107,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,559 miles

exhaust flexi pipe cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 103,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,395 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 93,395 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,202 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,202 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 66,299 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 66,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,169 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 20,169 miles

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

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 FGV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH56 FGV, 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 FH56 FGV registered?

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

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