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FY56 XNS

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,427 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 120,424 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,008 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 117,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,354 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,665 miles

no smoke test printout due to low emission detected

Fail 10 Nov 2017 101,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 82,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,651 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,864 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 58,244 miles

front brake pads worn low

off side rear tyre presure low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,574 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 XNS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

FY56 XNS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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