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HY06 VCG

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,155 mi
Last recorded147,155 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VCG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 147,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 144,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 142,490 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside & treads low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips ZONE A & sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover

Pass 7 Mar 2019 138,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover

Pass 15 Jan 2018 132,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 132,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,355 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,355 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,418 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 110,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,139 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 102,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,287 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 61,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,262 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 41,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HY06 VCG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY06 VCG, 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 HY06 VCG registered?

HY06 VCG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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