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WL06 CYF

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,123 mi
Last recorded191,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 CYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 191,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills nearside and offside and floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath body and chassis slightly corroded in various places

Pass 18 Jul 2024 188,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 188,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 177,202 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading into flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner sills nearside and offside slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 174,008 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2020 166,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 161,992 miles

front fog lights not working

Fail 6 Sep 2019 161,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

front fog lights not working

Pass 1 Sep 2018 159,148 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 150,858 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 150,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 137,221 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear diff mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,355 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 121,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Some surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 90,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 90,383 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 71,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has a lot of traavel

offside front tyre wearing more on outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread. less oin outer edge

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,744 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has a lot of traavel

offside front tyre wearing more on outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread. less oin outer edge

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,687 miles

handbrake has alot of travel

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake has long travel

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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WL06 CYF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WL06 CYF, 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 WL06 CYF registered?

WL06 CYF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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