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FV06 HTO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,947 mi
Last recorded125,947 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 HTO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 125,947 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 125,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

smell of fuel under bonnet no visible leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,518 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 120,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 115,630 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,180 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 107,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 103,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 97,660 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,257 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 92,257 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake and n/s/r sticking

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,269 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,287 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper split also front wiper border line pass

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,191 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,393 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,685 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,616 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 38,453 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,419 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 31,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 25,416 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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FV06 HTO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV06 HTO, 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 FV06 HTO registered?

FV06 HTO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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