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SX06 FCC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,998 mi
Last recorded147,998 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 FCC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,998 miles

Rear welding repairs under sealed

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,560 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 133,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front suspension top mount bearings noisey when steering is operated lock to lock

Pass 2 Aug 2018 132,848 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 132,844 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 130,099 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 130,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 117,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 117,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,902 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,920 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 92,920 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,711 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,067 miles

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

clunk detected from back, during road test(brake test),suspect anti roll bar/links worn

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 27 Jul 2012 66,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

clunk detected from back, during road test(brake test),suspect anti roll bar/links worn

front exhaust flexi worn

lip on inner surface of front discs

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,131 miles

corrosion in exhaust flanges

corrosion in rear brake hose ferrules

fluid around nearside steering rack boot area

front wishbone lower bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn more on outer edge(235/60/16)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,203 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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SX06 FCC 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 65%.

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 SX06 FCC, 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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SX06 FCC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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