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CV55 GGE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 GGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside handbrake cable is incorrectly mounted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 89,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside handbrake cable is incorrectly mounted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,067 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 87,059 miles

Emissions not tested due to emitted smoke level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,528 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front upper dust covers slightly damaged on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,740 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 82,736 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure torque arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement all brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,601 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,469 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,583 miles

all tyres wearing on the inner edges

sensor in the exhaust disconnected

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,768 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,221 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,301 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 20,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV55 GGE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV55 GGE, 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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CV55 GGE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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