MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at rollbar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at rollbar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at rollbar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at rollbar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
cover sills and under trays fitted
front flexi exhaust pipe worn
n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cover sills and under trays fitted
front flexi exhaust pipe worn
n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush. (2.4.G.2)
sill covers
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension 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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Cut in nsr tyre, no cords exposed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Cut in nsr tyre, no cords exposed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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YB06 XEF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 YB06 XEF, 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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YB06 XEF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2006.
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