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FV55 VGN

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VGN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,495 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 78,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,804 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 67,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,124 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,370 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 31,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,845 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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FV55 VGN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV55 VGN, 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 FV55 VGN registered?

FV55 VGN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FV55 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 VGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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