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KG56 YJR

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,406 mi
Last recorded156,406 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 YJR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 156,406 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A rm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 139,411 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 139,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near subframe & trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,513 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 126,505 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 111,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Rear axle driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 17 May 2018 99,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 87,644 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 87,637 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken marked white (2.4.C.1a)

Front Bull bar loose

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,228 miles

inner rear pads low

rear tyres worn

Fail 14 Oct 2009 38,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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KG56 YJR 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 77.8%.

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 KG56 YJR, 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 KG56 YJR registered?

KG56 YJR is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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