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GJ56 FGU

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,906 mi
Last recorded101,906 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 101,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,904 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both crazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 98,846 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 98,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer and inner cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer and inner cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 95,470 miles

Exhaust flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R16 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R16 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 93,130 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,939 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear bumper bracket corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 88,384 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper bracket corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 84,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 84,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,182 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2017 78,227 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 78,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 74,322 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 64,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short positive wire from battery (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,048 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,048 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,447 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,341 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,771 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,236 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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GJ56 FGU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GJ56 FGU, 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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GJ56 FGU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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