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FV55 VGO

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,777 mi
Last recorded143,777 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VGO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 143,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where back box joins to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 143,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where back box joins to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,984 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 130,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 123,927 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located rubbing on the turret (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 114,651 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,288 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 103,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,154 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,462 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,772 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,560 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,909 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 VGO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV55 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

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

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