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YC06 VSU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,405 mi
Last recorded124,405 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded unable to fully inspect due to plastic skirts

Fail 10 Feb 2022 124,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded unable to fully inspect due to plastic skirts

Pass 30 Dec 2020 116,835 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,634 miles

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

rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,954 miles

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

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

slight stiffness in front strut top bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,675 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Upper suspension bearing stiff and making slight nioise when vehicle is stationary

Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,269 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,249 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,592 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,586 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,354 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 VSU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

YC06 VSU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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