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FP56 EWD

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,703 mi
Last recorded115,703 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 EWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 115,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mil light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,836 miles

General Age Related Corrosion On Suspension Components & Underbody

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle's Underbody Components are generally corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2022 114,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle's Underbody Components are generally corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody general corrossion

Fail 9 Jun 2021 111,735 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody general corrossion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 102,412 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,166 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,303 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 85,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 53,712 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,714 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,450 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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FP56 EWD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FP56 EWD, 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 FP56 EWD registered?

FP56 EWD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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