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FP06 ZUA

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,358 mi
Last recorded115,358 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 ZUA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 115,354 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25/60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,297 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 109,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,649 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,461 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Propshaft rear dounut splitting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,669 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,202 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 28,259 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 28,259 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,627 miles

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2009 17,213 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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FP06 ZUA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FP06 ZUA, 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 FP06 ZUA registered?

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

Is FP06 ZUA safe to buy?

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