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WG56 FFJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,514 mi
Last recorded129,514 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 FFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 129,514 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 129,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 123,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,885 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 108,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,755 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,955 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,342 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,936 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,328 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,689 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 34,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WG56 FFJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WG56 FFJ, 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 WG56 FFJ registered?

WG56 FFJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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