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FM06 TBV

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,748 mi
Last recorded137,748 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 TBV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,748 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 137,686 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mountings badly holed and corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,419 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 128,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,778 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 118,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,103 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,700 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,700 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,100 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,226 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,226 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory missing (nearside front)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 64,421 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory missing (nearside front)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,960 miles

o/s/r light lens outer broken not showing white light

Fail 13 Dec 2010 47,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

o/s/r light lens outer broken not showing white light

Pass 13 Jun 2009 38,705 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear 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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FM06 TBV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FM06 TBV, 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 FM06 TBV registered?

FM06 TBV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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