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GF56 BXC

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 BXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 142,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 137,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 126,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,178 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush seperating

Pass 10 Dec 2016 108,088 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)

front brake discs badly worn and heavily lipped, borderline pass

overall braking efficiency only just above requirements 57%

rear brake discs worn lipped, corroded and only braking on 50% of inner face

Pass 28 Nov 2015 98,859 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

front tyres are Ex. deteriorated , the n/s is close to the limit!!

n/s and o/s wishbones have deteriorated front bushes

rear tyres are close to the limit!!

Fail 28 Nov 2015 98,859 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint seperates from wishbone (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

front tyres are Ex. deteriorated , the n/s is close to the limit!!

n/s and o/s wishbones have deteriorated front bushes

rear tyres are close to the limit!!

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,362 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 48,265 miles

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

FRONT TYRE HAVE CRACKS IN THEM

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,934 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 BXC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 BXC registered?

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

Is GF56 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 BXC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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