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YM06 NHU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,326 mi
Last recorded166,326 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 166,326 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 166,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

e m l light on

Pass 22 Feb 2022 161,363 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 156,253 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 156,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 153,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 147,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 141,181 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,632 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 94,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,559 miles

Airbag Light Remains On Dashboard

Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,559 miles

Airbag Light Remains On Dashboard

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,487 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 30,487 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NHU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YM06 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

YM06 NHU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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