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GN06 ZTS

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 ZTS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff ( offside drive shaft oil seal ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock (upper mount) slight play .

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides) . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 113,157 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (offside driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condition of nearside front top mount

Fail 29 Apr 2025 113,157 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (offside driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condition of nearside front top mount

Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 105,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 73,130 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 60,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 56,335 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 54,714 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 54,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,032 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,138 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 38,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,554 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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GN06 ZTS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN06 ZTS, 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 GN06 ZTS registered?

GN06 ZTS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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