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FY56 UKZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,151 mi
Last recorded120,151 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 UKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,151 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 120,126 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Additional leak on centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 111,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,458 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,441 miles

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

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,884 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,096 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)

sills covered

Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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)

sills covered

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,475 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,624 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,075 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,075 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to seperate from outer metal case

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,187 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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FY56 UKZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY56 UKZ, 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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FY56 UKZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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