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GJ56 FHN

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,436 mi
Last recorded133,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FHN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 133,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock mounting dry

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 133,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock mounting dry

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 129,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 121,559 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 121,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,485 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 119,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,936 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,367 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 112,358 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,854 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes wearing

Front tyres just under 3.0mm

Offside Front brake binding close to excess

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads starting to wear low and discs deteriorating

Rear brakes slight bind

Rear rear suspension arms badly corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2018 106,508 miles

Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,599 miles

rear suspension arms front bushes slight deterioration

Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear suspension arms front bushes slight deterioration

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,360 miles

both rear suspension arm front bushes slight deterioration

exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,831 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,027 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front dices not much good

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,463 miles

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

offside wiper blade condition poor

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,084 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 FHN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHN, 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 GJ56 FHN registered?

GJ56 FHN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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