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YD06 HZU

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,796 mi
Last recorded93,796 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 HZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 88,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,944 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 79,298 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,271 miles

nearside front tyre cracks appearing

offside front tyre cracks appearing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,121 miles

nearside front tyre light cracks in sidewall

offside front tyre light cracks in sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,415 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,415 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 56,509 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wiper blades poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,279 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,020 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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YD06 HZU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YD06 HZU, 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 YD06 HZU registered?

YD06 HZU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YD06 HZU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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