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WV06 FNR

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,305 mi
Last recorded127,305 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 FNR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 127,305 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2026 127,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 122,578 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 88,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,424 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,434 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,559 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 60,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,981 miles

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,591 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,833 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,940 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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WV06 FNR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV06 FNR, 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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WV06 FNR is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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