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HN56 FWV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,257 mi
Last recorded60,257 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 FWV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,499 miles

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

MIL light on

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 55,887 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 55,885 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight slightly misty

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil light on

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,624 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on inner edge 265/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 235/60/16 ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 50,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,653 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 48,653 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,769 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 45,769 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Clasp missing (5.2.5a)

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,802 miles

front wheels perished slightly 235/60/16

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge 235/60/16

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,045 miles

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,835 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly misshaped

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyrewearing inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyrewearing inner edge

N/S/R tyre slightly misshaped

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,979 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,986 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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HN56 FWV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HN56 FWV, 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 HN56 FWV registered?

HN56 FWV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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