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YC06 VSX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2023 98,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 92,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 87,358 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,841 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,574 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 79,573 miles

Brake performance not tested too dangerous to test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 73,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 70,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 63,637 miles

OSF brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 57,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,140 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 26,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VSX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

Is YC06 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC06 VSX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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