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FY06 HPE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,001 mi
Last recorded117,001 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 HPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 117,001 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 116,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear sub-frame body mounting area excessive corrosion (forward mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also exhaust system in poor corroded condition (6.1.2 (a))

Lower general under body areas of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipescorroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 111,282 miles

Coolant level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible to catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in generally poor condition

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 111,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible to catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in generally poor condition

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,784 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 105,784 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,159 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle, plastic damaged still functional

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 95,159 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle, plastic damaged still functional

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively light wear to inner of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively light wear to inner of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,055 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,055 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,580 miles

Front PADS BECOMING LOW ON WEAR

Front TYRES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR

Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,028 miles

Central Front CRACK IN WIND SCREEN,BELOW DRIVERS VIEW

EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED FRONT TO REAR

Front HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE

Rear PADS GETTING LOW ON WEAR

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,179 miles

Front Both head lamp lenses starting to fade,still has a beam pattern

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,689 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 56,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,921 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,511 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,511 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,937 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,208 miles

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

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)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,502 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 HPE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FY06 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

FY06 HPE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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