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FM06 VXD

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,735 mi
Last recorded111,735 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 VXD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 111,735 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 111,731 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,981 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,643 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,584 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,584 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,368 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,103 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 88,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rearmost (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rearmost (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,063 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 63,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,087 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 31,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,482 miles

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

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

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 VXD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM06 VXD, 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 FM06 VXD registered?

FM06 VXD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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