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EN55 GFU

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,833 mi
Last recorded91,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 GFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,833 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,423 miles

slight wear offside front top suspension mount

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,656 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Oct 2021 71,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two together !!! ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 65,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,623 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 60,623 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,324 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 49,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,406 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,626 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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EN55 GFU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EN55 GFU, 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 EN55 GFU registered?

EN55 GFU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is EN55 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 GFU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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