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FP56 VGD

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,525 mi
Last recorded186,525 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 186,525 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 174,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 173,960 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sun visor not fully stowing away

Pass 3 Mar 2022 161,668 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 161,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush excess free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 147,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 139,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 129,194 miles

dirt in areas of underside making assessment of condition difficult

Fail 24 Jan 2019 129,003 miles

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

dirt in areas of underside making assessment of condition difficult

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the innr edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,255 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,942 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,021 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,676 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,192 miles

advise accident damage to left front sill and door

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,274 miles

INNER WISHBONE BUSHES.

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 VGD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

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

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