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FY56 GYT

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,077 mi
Last recorded113,077 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 113,077 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle broken but still works

Offside Front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2015 113,077 miles

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

Centre Rear seat belt buckle broken but still works

Offside Front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,794 miles

ADVISE, centre seat belt locking mechanism, outer casing broken.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 97,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

ADVISE, centre seat belt locking mechanism, outer casing broken.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,043 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,821 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 63,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,716 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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 GYT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FY56 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

FY56 GYT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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