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GJ56 UPV

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,853 mi
Last recorded120,853 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone, front bushes separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flexible. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At DPF downstream pressure pipe union. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone, front bushes separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush deteriorated both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 109,745 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 104,323 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,440 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 86,672 miles

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

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

Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,672 miles

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

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

Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,587 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 UPV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ56 UPV, 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 UPV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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