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GX06 MYS

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,315 mi
Last recorded117,315 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 MYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 112,188 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,294 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 96,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 71,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

drivers sunvisor has been removed, at time of test.

slight seepage from offside inner driveshaft boot (boot still sacure)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,213 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc rusty from standing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,495 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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GX06 MYS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX06 MYS, 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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GX06 MYS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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