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FP56 VFV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,863 mi
Last recorded140,863 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 140,863 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 121,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 121,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,611 miles

advise both front tyres worn to approx. 2mm tread depth (legal minimum 1.6mm)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,421 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,210 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,210 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f brake disc heavily corroded/pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,736 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 64,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,827 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,519 miles

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

front wiper blades worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,091 miles

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

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

rear tyres have slight brake up.

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 VFV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

FP56 VFV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is FP56 VFV safe to buy?

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