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FY06 XTE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,031 mi
Last recorded145,031 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 145,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 144,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 143,182 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

both front tyres wearing inner tread area

corrosion noted both rear inner sill areas underside

corrosion noted suspension components underside

Fail 11 Oct 2019 143,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

both front tyres wearing inner tread area

corrosion noted both rear inner sill areas underside

corrosion noted suspension components underside

Fail 12 Oct 2018 143,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached engine under tray insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs showing heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust possibly broken at front flexible section

o/s/f bottom arm front bush becoming un-bonded

one reg plate lamp not working one very dim

rear differential support mounting bush badly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 141,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,892 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,510 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,860 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 XTE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

FY06 XTE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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