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YC06 VZS

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,544 mi
Last recorded157,544 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VZS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 157,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 152,405 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 152,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 144,996 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 144,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,570 miles

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 6 Mar 2017 113,015 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,068 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 107,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,503 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 90,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 90,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 79,539 miles

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

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

frot discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 64,055 miles

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 28 May 2011 53,797 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn and corroded on inner surfaces

Handbrake lever close to no reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,648 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 VZS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

YC06 VZS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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