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FY06 XLW

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,813 mi
Last recorded128,813 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 128,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 128,812 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,500 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 118,040 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 118,040 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 117,987 miles

Brake performance not tested due to sub frame (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired around sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces advise to change with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 112,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces advise to change with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,873 miles

off-side front brake starting to stick

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near-side wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake disc inner faces becoming corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake disc inner faces becoming corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,647 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,964 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber not fixed as secure as it should be.

nearside front side lamp came on with tap.

offside front wiper blade poor.

service brake has travel and pumps up.(suspect due to new front brake pads and discs).

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,284 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 XLW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FY06 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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