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MD06 YAE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,377 mi
Last recorded134,377 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 134,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 125,922 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 118,634 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2020 114,345 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,863 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 111,863 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Mar 2018 109,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 101,791 miles

EML Lamp flashing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop lamp inop

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 101,791 miles

EML Lamp flashing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop lamp inop

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2013 90,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2013 90,363 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 80,534 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 68,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,441 miles

o/s sreen visor held in palce with velcro

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,663 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 43,636 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YAE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MD06 YAE, 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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MD06 YAE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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