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YH56 ZTK

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,817 mi
Last recorded135,817 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ZTK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 135,817 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 130,988 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle has corrosion due to age

Pass 27 Sep 2023 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 126,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed within 30cm of suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,878 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 121,876 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount slight wear

Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,602 miles

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount slight wear

Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,419 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension top slightly sticking

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 110,419 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension top slightly sticking

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,462 miles

Nearside Rear suspension tie arm starting up surface crorrsion

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

Offside Rear suspension tie arm starting up surface crorrsion

Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,462 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension tie arm starting up surface crorrsion

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

Offside Rear suspension tie arm starting up surface crorrsion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,932 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 98,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,471 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil & slight play in main bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,827 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,532 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 57,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,021 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 37,021 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,160 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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YH56 ZTK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YH56 ZTK, 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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YH56 ZTK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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