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MV55 FNX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,695 mi
Last recorded106,695 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FNX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 106,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 100,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,973 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 86,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 78,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,556 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 49,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,872 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,874 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,311 miles

(ADVISE) FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACES BECOMING LIPPED

(ADVISE) HANDBRAKE TRAVEEL STARTING TO BECOME EXCESSIVE RECCOMEND ADJUSTMENT

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,452 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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MV55 FNX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV55 FNX, 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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MV55 FNX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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