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ST06 YAU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,209 mi
Last recorded100,209 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 YAU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,058 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake back plates corroded

Front flexi exhaust slight leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,018 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both front joints noisy when on lock whilst driving (2.5.C.1b)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

High pressure fuel pump damp

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,934 miles

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar electrics (twin socket) (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.D.1f)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both front joints noisy when on lock whilst driving (2.5.C.1b)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

High pressure fuel pump damp

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 91,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside caliper (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside not working (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,444 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 43,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 49,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,566 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,005 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,005 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,821 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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ST06 YAU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST06 YAU, 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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ST06 YAU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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