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FV06 WLZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,338 mi
Last recorded130,338 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 130,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.mm and bald on the inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at oil cooler ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 115,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.mm and bald on the inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at oil cooler ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,938 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,299 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,583 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 73,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,033 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 May 2009 27,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 27,863 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 WLZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

FV06 WLZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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