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YK56 OLP

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,520 mi
Last recorded128,520 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 OLP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 128,520 miles

drivers seat belt air bag cover is loose

Fail 2 May 2018 128,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers seat belt air bag cover is loose

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,723 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 114,713 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,820 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 99,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,015 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,364 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,364 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2009 45,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YK56 OLP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YK56 OLP, 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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YK56 OLP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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