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FL56 AOW

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,692 mi
Last recorded159,692 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 AOW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 159,692 miles

Front Exhaust flexi damaged / deteriorated

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

Front Nearside and Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter has slight seepage of grease

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre-flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Clip missing / not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 158,048 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre + perishing 235/60R16 ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 156,114 miles

MIL displayed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly across axle

Pass 4 Jan 2023 154,037 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 151,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,235/60 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 149,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 146,211 miles

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 146,188 miles

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

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

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 141,633 miles

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 141,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,713 miles

Nearside front wheel arch broken and insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2017 137,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel arch broken and insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2016 133,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 3 mm and worn outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 128,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered with grease (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered with grease (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,463 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

sun viser poor, drop's down, limit

suspect fuel tank has had leak or is weeping fuel as rear part of tank is wet and has faint smell of fuel. can't see any leaks at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,033 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid slightly low

rear wiperblade split

Fail 7 Dec 2012 90,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid slightly low

rear wiperblade split

Fail 16 Nov 2011 67,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,348 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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FL56 AOW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black 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 FL56 AOW, 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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FL56 AOW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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