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FY06 EXW

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,350 mi
Last recorded146,350 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 EXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 146,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 141,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,169 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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 124,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Oct 2017 114,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,896 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush staring to unbond (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,919 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,413 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,653 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,653 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,920 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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FY06 EXW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY06 EXW, 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 FY06 EXW registered?

FY06 EXW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is FY06 EXW safe to buy?

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