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YL06 OTM

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,628 mi
Last recorded166,628 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 OTM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 166,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

front exhaust corroded

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2019 162,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

engine leaking oil from filter

Fail 12 Jul 2019 162,697 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

engine leaking oil from filter

Pass 19 Jul 2018 157,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil under sump and sub frame

Fail 19 Jul 2018 157,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

oil under sump and sub frame

Pass 24 Jul 2017 148,822 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 148,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 141,667 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 141,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 129,401 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 120,374 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,703 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

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

Pass 29 May 2012 92,047 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to both rear tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,138 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)

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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YL06 OTM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL06 OTM, 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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What year was YL06 OTM registered?

YL06 OTM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 August 2006.

Is YL06 OTM safe to buy?

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