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FP56 XBO

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,422 mi
Last recorded118,422 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 113,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,255 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 109,254 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,646 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,014 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe corroded & deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

req. brake fluid change

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,200 miles

front brake pads getting low, discs worn

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear hub bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear hub bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear hub bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear hub bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,216 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 59,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,331 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,969 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,890 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,441 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,081 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 33,070 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,241 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 XBO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

FP56 XBO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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