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FY56 GYA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,751 mi
Last recorded44,751 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GYA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,751 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 44,751 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 35,624 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 35,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 24,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 15,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 12,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 12,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 11,965 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 10,673 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 9,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 5,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,674 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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FY56 GYA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FY56 GYA, 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 FY56 GYA registered?

FY56 GYA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is FY56 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 GYA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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