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DY56 YMU

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,459 mi
Last recorded160,459 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 YMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 160,459 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 156,610 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 156,604 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 151,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 148,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,939 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 145,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 143,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 143,148 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 138,817 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2018 138,817 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,659 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 132,659 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 130,165 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 130,165 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,573 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,585 miles

both rear tyres are close too legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,352 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,106 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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DY56 YMU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY56 YMU, 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 DY56 YMU registered?

DY56 YMU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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