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FN56 KGG

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 KGG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 92,285 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,305 miles

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

brake pipes greased

m.i.l light on

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,505 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,303 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,396 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body cover insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT N/S REAR INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT EDGES WEARING (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,039 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened REAR LOWER (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT N/S REAR INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT EDGES WEARING (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,746 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 63,746 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,980 miles

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,447 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,174 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,366 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

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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FN56 KGG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN56 KGG, 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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FN56 KGG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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