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YP56 VPT

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 VPT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 101,176 miles

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

Emissions not tested major exhaust system leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front vertical bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL THE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf + Nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 93,258 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL THE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf + Nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 90,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As marked in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 81,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,487 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi seperating

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,658 miles

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

Tow bar socket mounting bracket corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,175 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,372 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,003 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,185 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to mis-shape slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2009 19,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre starting to mis-shape slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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YP56 VPT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP56 VPT, 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 YP56 VPT registered?

YP56 VPT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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