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MD06 BYK

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,751 mi
Last recorded110,751 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 BYK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,937 miles

Both front wishbone, front bushes are split and worn but still serviceable

Brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Exhaust front flexible pipe is cracked and deteriorated

Propshaft rear doughnut is slightly cracked

Windscreen is cracked on the offside near the scuttle panel

Fail 22 Nov 2017 109,934 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front wishbone, front bushes are split and worn but still serviceable

Brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Exhaust front flexible pipe is cracked and deteriorated

Propshaft rear doughnut is slightly cracked

Windscreen is cracked on the offside near the scuttle panel

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,875 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 101,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,403 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,962 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,176 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,085 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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MD06 BYK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MD06 BYK, 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 MD06 BYK registered?

MD06 BYK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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