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FV06 WMG

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,949 mi
Last recorded133,949 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 133,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 133,940 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flex loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 126,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 126,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sill-covers fitted to outer sill

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 118,012 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,058 miles

Front flexible exhaust pipe deterating

Rear wiper blade

Fail 26 Mar 2018 98,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front flexible exhaust pipe deterating

Rear wiper blade

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,652 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shockers weak but not leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,509 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 79,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,607 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,607 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,911 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 33,911 miles

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

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 WMG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

FV06 WMG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 WMG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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