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FP56 UEL

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,208 mi
Last recorded101,208 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 UEL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,286 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 100,286 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

check engine light on

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,783 miles

check engine light is on

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,899 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft flexible coupling splitting ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft flexible coupling splitting ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,932 miles

Nearside Front sidewall perished

Fail 19 Sep 2015 91,932 miles

Nearside Front sidewall perished

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly delaminating

Fail 3 Nov 2011 66,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,636 miles

advise oil leak diff area

Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,442 miles

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

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 UEL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FP56 UEL, 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 FP56 UEL registered?

FP56 UEL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is FP56 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 UEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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