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GJ06 YFP

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,276 mi
Last recorded166,276 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 166,276 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 164,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside and offside hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 153,431 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened left to right (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened left to right (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 145,733 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 145,733 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 140,473 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,364 miles

Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 113,569 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,585 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,837 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YFP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ06 YFP, 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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GJ06 YFP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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