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SY56 YHA

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,916 mi
Last recorded139,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 YHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 139,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,428 miles

Oil leak at rear axle.

Parking brake just passed at 16%

Pass 30 Jun 2015 97,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,508 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,004 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,254 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,475 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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SY56 YHA is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY56 YHA, 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 SY56 YHA registered?

SY56 YHA is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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