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GY55 POH

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,417 mi
Last recorded136,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 POH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,417 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,241 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 128,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,241 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,185 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorating and has started leaking

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter is leaking

Rear propshaft rear rubber coupling is deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at the mounting area for the anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear mounted arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorating and has started leaking

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter is leaking

Rear propshaft rear rubber coupling is deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,338 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 102,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,285 miles

BOTH front tyres worn smooth on outer tread bands. ( Nearside worn through to the inner rubber layer )

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

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

Offside front brake disc on inner face in poor condition.

Rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorating.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,171 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorating and now leaking.

Nearside number plate lamp is deteriorating.

Propshaft rear rubber coupling is breaking up.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,982 miles

off side front lower suspension arm front bush seperated from centre pin to the limit. not causing excessive movement at time of test.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,302 miles

rear fog light connection in towing socket not working

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 37,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GY55 POH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY55 POH, 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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GY55 POH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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