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MA56 GCF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,151 mi
Last recorded113,151 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GCF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 113,151 miles

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

all brake discs corroded/pitted

engine management lamp on

Fail 21 Nov 2024 113,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs corroded/pitted

engine management lamp on

Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 107,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,658 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 86,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 61,681 miles

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

hand brake low effort

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 47,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 41,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 26,363 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

slight play in power steering pump pully

Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,864 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 5,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,663 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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MA56 GCF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 MA56 GCF, 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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MA56 GCF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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