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GP06 AVJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,945 mi
Last recorded85,945 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 AVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,945 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,202 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,202 miles

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,954 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,954 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,299 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 62,915 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,813 miles

front nearside tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,701 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear no plate light lense deteriorating

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,112 miles

front brake pads low

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,112 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

front brake pads low

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,695 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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GP06 AVJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GP06 AVJ, 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 GP06 AVJ registered?

GP06 AVJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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