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HN06 FVU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 FVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 141,974 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 141,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,967 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 135,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 125,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 119,464 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,121 miles

Front number plate damaged but still read able

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and perished

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

multiple damage to body

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,610 miles

Front ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front no plate damaged.

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tyre wall ()

Rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn.

Smoke meter not triggered for MOT emissions test.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 88,610 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both sides (1.1.C.1e)

Front ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front no plate damaged.

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tyre wall ()

Rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn.

Smoke meter not triggered for MOT emissions test.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,592 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,242 miles

both front lower wishbone ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,208 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,202 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,083 miles

Minor exhaust leak from front flexy joint.

Play in offside front top suspension mount.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 46,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,819 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,240 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,860 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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HN06 FVU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN06 FVU, 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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HN06 FVU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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