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FP06 UTA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 UTA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 130,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,366 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 116,064 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 116,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,806 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,866 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 104,866 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,810 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs worn, scored and pitted

Rear number plate delaminateing

Signs of front brake inbalance

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs worn, scored and pitted

Rear number plate delaminateing

Signs of front brake inbalance

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,229 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,229 miles

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

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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FP06 UTA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FP06 UTA, 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 FP06 UTA registered?

FP06 UTA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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