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DN55 VYY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,231 mi
Last recorded131,231 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VYY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,485 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 96,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

propshaft rear rubber flange starting to perish and crack

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,552 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 81,549 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,789 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 56,631 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 48,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,963 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 31,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 23,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 16,601 miles

handbrake travel needs attention

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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DN55 VYY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DN55 VYY, 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 DN55 VYY registered?

DN55 VYY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is DN55 VYY safe to buy?

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