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MJ56 YJS

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,473 mi
Last recorded143,473 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 YJS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 143,473 miles

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

Underbody suspension, chassis and sills corroded

brak pedal rubber secured with tie strap

Fail 18 Sep 2020 143,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Underbody suspension, chassis and sills corroded

brak pedal rubber secured with tie strap

Pass 20 Sep 2019 138,975 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 138,967 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,468 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,161 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 73,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,092 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

O/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,111 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,072 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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MJ56 YJS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ56 YJS, 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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MJ56 YJS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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