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EK06 YVZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,112 mi
Last recorded128,112 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YVZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 128,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear most (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s ( rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 119,045 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 119,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,510 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 109,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine pans

tested wet

zero smoke

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,415 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2015 62,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 42,271 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 42,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 39,900 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,433 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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EK06 YVZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK06 YVZ, 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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EK06 YVZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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