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YC06 FKO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,350 mi
Last recorded110,350 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 FKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 110,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper supporting bracket heavily corroded

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Fail 28 Apr 2022 110,347 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper supporting bracket heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 30 Apr 2021 106,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 105,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

parking brake has travel, not considered excessive

Fail 28 May 2020 105,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

parking brake has travel, not considered excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,285 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever has travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 May 2018 102,324 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 102,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 96,786 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 96,764 miles

Nearside Front 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,144 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 95,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 88,535 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 88,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 77,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,565 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 68,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,614 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 50,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,033 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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YC06 FKO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC06 FKO, 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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YC06 FKO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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