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YE06 MTY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,412 mi
Last recorded172,412 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 MTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 172,412 miles

tow bar bracket showing corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2025 172,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

tow bar bracket showing corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 163,431 miles

n/s ando/s inner sills showing corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2024 163,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s ando/s inner sills showing corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,569 miles

slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 6 Nov 2023 155,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 27 Oct 2022 148,307 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 26 Oct 2022 148,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 28 Oct 2021 139,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 139,085 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 115,166 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 115,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2019 98,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear tyres splitting/perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2018 81,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear tyres splitting/perishing

Pass 6 May 2017 65,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,053 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,297 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 31,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,655 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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YE06 MTY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE06 MTY, 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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YE06 MTY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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