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GF55 RTO

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,388 mi
Last recorded157,388 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RTO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 157,388 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 157,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front mount on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mount on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,232 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 141,232 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 122,550 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,084 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 102,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,349 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,386 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 80,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,828 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 66,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 55,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 55,195 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 42,668 miles

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 RTO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF55 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

GF55 RTO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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