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YP06 SKX

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,160 mi
Last recorded123,160 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 SKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 123,160 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 116,290 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 116,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,204 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Os ns (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2022 90,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,301 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,302 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 65,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 57,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,469 miles

Items removed from swept area of wind screen prior to test...

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge...

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,285 miles

brake pipes greased

engine magement light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,857 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,070 miles

ALL brake discs lipping due to wear!

Fail 20 May 2011 36,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL brake discs lipping due to wear!

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,191 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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YP06 SKX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 YP06 SKX, 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 YP06 SKX registered?

YP06 SKX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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