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YC06 VSE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,359 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 58,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at cat flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 56,861 miles

Exhaust flexy poor condition.

Pass 16 May 2016 52,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 47,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 41,912 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 36,771 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 May 2012 31,485 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2012 31,485 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 May 2011 25,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 21,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 15,074 miles

Offside wiper split

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 VSE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC06 VSE, 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 YC06 VSE registered?

YC06 VSE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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