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GF56 BWC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,170 miles

rear suspention arms rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,347 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 108,347 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,347 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,902 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,051 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,051 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,826 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,745 miles

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

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 BWC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 GF56 BWC, 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 GF56 BWC registered?

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

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