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FY06 XEW

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XEW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 76,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Central Rear flex joint disc drive slight cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres badly cracked

exhaust rusting

Fail 1 Aug 2023 72,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres badly cracked

exhaust rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,189 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusting

suspension components rusting

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,971 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 8 Jul 2021 69,941 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusting

undertray loose but secure

Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front undertray loose but secure

handbrake high

underbody rusting

Pass 13 May 2019 67,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

handbrake high

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 64,702 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

oil misting around back of engine

Fail 11 May 2018 64,702 miles

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

exhaust system getting rusty

oil misting around back of engine

Pass 10 May 2017 61,560 miles

exhaust rusty

rear brake discs rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 58,296 miles

o/s rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 18 May 2015 54,097 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/f lower arm front bush showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f lower arm front bush showing signs of wear

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2015 54,097 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/f lower arm front bush showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f lower arm front bush showing signs of wear

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2014 49,773 miles

Coolant leak.

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge of tread.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 44,601 miles

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

front brake discs and pads getting worn

front suspension lower arm forward bushes starting to show wear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,601 miles

front brake discs and pads getting worn

front suspension lower arm forward bushes starting to show wear

Pass 8 May 2012 39,167 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

n/s front lower suspension arm bush showing wear ( not yet to excess )

Fail 8 May 2012 39,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system getting rusty

n/s front lower suspension arm bush showing wear ( not yet to excess )

Pass 4 May 2011 33,519 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 33,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 27,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,764 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 XEW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XEW, 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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FY06 XEW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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