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YH55 UEX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,805 mi
Last recorded132,805 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UEX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 132,805 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight binding to hand brake

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Fail 30 Jul 2020 132,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight binding to hand brake

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Aug 2019 130,768 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 130,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/r seat belt slow to retraced

Pass 19 Feb 2018 122,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 115,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,786 miles

Offside Front wiper rubber split

exhaust deteriated

Fail 10 Feb 2016 110,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wiper rubber split

exhaust deteriated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,486 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,535 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,776 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2012 85,970 miles

child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect + n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,941 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,707 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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YH55 UEX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH55 UEX, 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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YH55 UEX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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