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FY56 GYB

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GYB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 122,500 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 122,051 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,521 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,016 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,360 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,785 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 75,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,187 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 43,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,083 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn

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 GYB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GYB, 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 FY56 GYB registered?

FY56 GYB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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