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FY56 GYG

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,382 mi
Last recorded84,382 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 84,382 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 84,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,054 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,279 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 83,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,740 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,848 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,301 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 63,772 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 63,772 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,494 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,438 miles

slight play in both rear drop links

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in both rear drop links

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,419 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,130 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

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 GYG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

FY56 GYG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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