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GL55 GFG

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,677 mi
Last recorded133,677 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GFG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 133,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 125,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 114,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,784 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,418 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 63,418 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 54,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 47,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,123 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,509 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,633 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,312 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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GL55 GFG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL55 GFG, 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 GL55 GFG registered?

GL55 GFG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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