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GF55 LPY

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,581 mi
Last recorded94,581 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 LPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,910 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 92,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 90,363 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 90,363 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2016 74,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,668 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,579 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,790 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,515 miles

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

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

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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GF55 LPY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 LPY, 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 GF55 LPY registered?

GF55 LPY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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