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GK56 YNZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,184 mi
Last recorded145,184 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 YNZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 145,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 131,095 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 113,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 105,644 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 105,323 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside of crossmember , at joint to main chassis rail, above front mount for the rear subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,210 miles

Service brakes noisy in operation. All discs have light corrosion.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear chassis and crossmember, above subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 103,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brakes noisy in operation. All discs have light corrosion.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear chassis and crossmember, above subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Most likely nearside front outer CV joint, requires diagnosis. Heard at full lock, parking speed. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 100,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Rear of rear shaft. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,494 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 94,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,051 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,679 miles

All Four tyres are showing signs of age .

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 56,692 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 May 2014 52,231 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 52,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,871 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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GK56 YNZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GK56 YNZ, 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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GK56 YNZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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