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MD06 BYM

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,080 mi
Last recorded131,080 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 BYM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 131,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 131,080 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 132,059 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust corroded

coil spring worn both nearside and offside front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 125,791 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,267 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 118,198 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 118,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,859 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,485 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 75,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,577 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 55,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BYM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

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

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