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FP56 VGE

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,764 mi
Last recorded160,764 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 160,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 153,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 140,016 miles

exhaust system corroded joints

exhaust system flexi pipe deteriorated

o/f rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 2 Dec 2014 140,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system corroded joints

exhaust system flexi pipe deteriorated

o/f rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 12 Dec 2013 115,379 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,150 miles

Emissions too clean to register on smoke meter.

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Front tyres have approx 3mm min tread left.

N/S/R tyre has 2.5mm min tread left.

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

O/S/F wiper blade rubber split at end.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 94,150 miles

Emissions too clean to register on smoke meter.

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Front tyres have approx 3mm min tread left.

N/S/R tyre has 2.5mm min tread left.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F wiper blade rubber split at end.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

brake fluid low

Fail 24 Nov 2010 51,683 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid low

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,344 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 VGE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

FP56 VGE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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