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YG56 FLM

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 FLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2023 134,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis,corroded and holed at rear subframe mount,rear antirollbar mount and around mount for rear brake pipe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,629 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 111,628 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 111,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 104,495 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,560 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod end.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,320 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 64,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear disc surface slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 53,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear disc surface slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2012 49,469 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2012 49,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 41,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,943 miles

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

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

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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YG56 FLM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG56 FLM, 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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YG56 FLM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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