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GF56 ABU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,829 mi
Last recorded126,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 ABU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 126,829 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,829 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,698 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear hub to sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear hub to sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both dpf rubber hoses disconnected

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,959 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,772 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,684 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 84,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,505 miles

please see the advisory notice issued with the previous mot failure 548104552202

Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,658 miles

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

oil leak at turbo return pipe

propshaft rubber coupling at rear axle breaking up

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,329 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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GF56 ABU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF56 ABU, 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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GF56 ABU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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