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FY56 XNG

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,682 mi
Last recorded130,682 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XNG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 130,682 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 128,876 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 127,409 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 127,409 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,965 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust pipe slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,713 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,124 miles

Engine covers ?+ under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,025 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,128 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

little reserve travel hand brake

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 110,710 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 110,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,773 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 105,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,931 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,202 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 90,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,469 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

rear damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2012 77,468 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

rear damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,650 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,650 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,888 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,462 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 XNG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY56 XNG, 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 FY56 XNG registered?

FY56 XNG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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