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DY06 VCX

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,930 mi
Last recorded164,930 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 VCX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 164,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 163,054 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 163,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 158,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 152,472 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 148,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,712 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 138,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 138,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired o/s and n/s (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 126,099 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,708 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped and signs of heat disperstion (3.5.1i)

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,708 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped and signs of heat disperstion (3.5.1i)

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 9 Nov 2015 100,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear stabiliser arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear stabiliser arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,614 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,447 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,725 miles

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

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

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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DY06 VCX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY06 VCX, 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 DY06 VCX registered?

DY06 VCX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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