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YK06 MXY

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 MXY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,899 miles

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

exhaust catching at rear

Fail 10 Nov 2023 114,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust catching at rear

Pass 12 Nov 2022 110,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under side covered in under seal

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,333 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 95,333 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,989 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,680 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 57,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,959 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,183 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,529 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,906 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 20,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,834 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 4,671 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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YK06 MXY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK06 MXY, 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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YK06 MXY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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