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GF06 YMY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,996 mi
Last recorded54,996 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 YMY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2026 54,996 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 51,458 miles

misting around steering rack

o/s/f inner steering rack arm has slight play

underside and suspension are corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2024 48,665 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 31,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 28,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 25,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,869 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 14,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 7,463 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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GF06 YMY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF06 YMY, 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 GF06 YMY registered?

GF06 YMY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is GF06 YMY safe to buy?

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