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GY06 HPU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,455 mi
Last recorded129,455 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 HPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,682 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Slight play in suspension top mount, not considered to be excessive.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 112,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Slight play in suspension top mount, not considered to be excessive.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,430 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside "D" bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 105,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside "D" bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,842 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,808 miles

All 4 tyre(s) slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,544 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 48,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,469 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,264 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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GY06 HPU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY06 HPU, 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 GY06 HPU registered?

GY06 HPU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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