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FP06 YLG

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 YLG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 118,485 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2024 106,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,359 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 99,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,612 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 90,612 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing BUCKLE TRAPPED UNDER SEAT ASSEMBLY... (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working REMOVED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, FITTED NEW 501 BULB... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSHES N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FORWARD BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FORWARD BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S AND O/S BLADES SPLIT (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake slight drag

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,814 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FORWARD BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 56,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,833 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2013 48,833 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,199 miles

front brake pads low / discs corroded and lipped

Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,199 miles

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

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

front brake pads low / discs corroded and lipped

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,377 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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FP06 YLG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 FP06 YLG, 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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FP06 YLG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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