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FL56 GYU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,030 mi
Last recorded60,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 GYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 60,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 56,383 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 56,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,775 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 33,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,081 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 32,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,988 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 28,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,118 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 24,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,778 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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FL56 GYU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL56 GYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL56 GYU registered?

FL56 GYU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is FL56 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 GYU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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