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FM55 OCG

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OCG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 103,821 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 92,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,060 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension arms corroded

low reserve on parking brake lever

Fail 16 Feb 2018 83,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All tyres close to legal limit

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension arms corroded

low reserve on parking brake lever

Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,059 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 68,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,568 miles

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

noise from o/s/f suspension turret top when manouvering

surface rust on disc's due to vehicle standing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged but still secure and releases

child seat fitted in nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged but still secure and releases

child seat fitted in nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,170 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre rear seat belt buckle casing damaged but still working

nearside front wiper split but still clears screen

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,818 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 40,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,919 miles

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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FM55 OCG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 FM55 OCG, 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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FM55 OCG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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