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GJ06 EJO

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,653 mi
Last recorded112,653 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EJO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wipers not functioning as intended (works on full speed)

Fail 14 Sep 2021 112,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wipers not functioning as intended (works on full speed)

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,154 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 92,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,240 miles

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed-x2 front tyres outer walls slightly cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,724 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 68,309 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 68,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 62,960 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 62,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 48,799 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,216 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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GJ06 EJO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ06 EJO, 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 GJ06 EJO registered?

GJ06 EJO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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