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GL56 FEV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,795 mi
Last recorded98,795 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 FEV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,795 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,795 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,790 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,790 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,603 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,224 miles

o/s/f fog/driving lamp not working BUT NOT related to mot

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,490 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 47,485 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,401 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 30,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,609 miles

hand brake requires attention

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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GL56 FEV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GL56 FEV, 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 GL56 FEV registered?

GL56 FEV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is GL56 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 FEV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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