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GL56 HLC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,378 mi
Last recorded137,378 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 HLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,398 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 123,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,861 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 106,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 98,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 89,614 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 89,602 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing bushes split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 79,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 64,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 50,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 38,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,879 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,419 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,965 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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GL56 HLC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL56 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

GL56 HLC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is GL56 HLC safe to buy?

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