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GF56 ACO

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,135 mi
Last recorded164,135 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 164,135 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 164,134 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 159,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,995 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 150,993 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Rubber support broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 140,268 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 140,268 miles

Front Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,555 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight play in prop shaft doughnut

Fail 9 Aug 2016 114,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight play in prop shaft doughnut

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,047 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,631 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,905 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 ACO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF56 ACO, 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 ACO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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