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YM06 KWN

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,287 mi
Last recorded111,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 KWN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,287 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 111,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,504 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged inside mirror missing ()

center rear seat belt cover missing

Fail 7 Jan 2019 106,504 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged inside mirror missing ()

center rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear brakes binding

Fail 9 Apr 2018 101,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear brakes binding

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,812 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,536 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 63,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,167 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 49,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,817 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,817 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,117 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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YM06 KWN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YM06 KWN, 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 YM06 KWN registered?

YM06 KWN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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