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FL56 GYV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,292 mi
Last recorded177,292 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 177,292 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2021 177,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2020 164,735 miles

rear prop-shaft rubber mounting splitting

Fail 2 Nov 2020 164,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear prop-shaft rubber mounting splitting

Pass 15 Nov 2019 154,424 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 154,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 141,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sub-frame bush cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2018 141,459 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sub-frame bush cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2017 129,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 129,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,746 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 101,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,156 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,864 miles

airbag light on dashboard illuminated all the time

one segement of high level brake light not working but more than 50% of light working at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,864 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on dashboard illuminated all the time

one segement of high level brake light not working but more than 50% of light working at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,991 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush debonding not excessive at time of test but strongly suggest change now or soon

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 GYV 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 63.6%.

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 FL56 GYV, 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 FL56 GYV registered?

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

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