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GJ06 ONU

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

176,385 mi
Last recorded176,385 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 ONU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 176,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi is in poor condition & has slight blow

front wheels will need rebalancing due to weights moved

offside rear brake wear is uneven & may be sticking intermittently

Fail 12 Feb 2016 176,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

front exhaust flexi is in poor condition & has slight blow

front wheels will need rebalancing due to weights moved

offside rear brake wear is uneven & may be sticking intermittently

Pass 11 Apr 2015 164,239 miles

slight smell of exaust fumes comeing into vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2015 164,239 miles

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

slight smell of exaust fumes comeing into vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2014 143,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 143,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Apr 2013 122,242 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear brake disc worn/scored by worn out brake pad

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2012 100,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre seat belt stalk trapped

coolant level low

nearside headlight pattern poor

power steering fluid level low

rear anti roll bar inner bushes wearing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre seat belt stalk trapped

coolant level low

nearside headlight pattern poor

power steering fluid level low

rear anti roll bar inner bushes wearing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 80,830 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 80,827 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,793 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 48,484 miles

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

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

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

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 ONU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

GJ06 ONU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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