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YR06 GNU

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,440 mi
Last recorded158,440 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 GNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 158,440 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2023 158,440 miles

Nearside Rear Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 150,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 150,086 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,148 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 142,230 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side lights not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,967 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 92,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,863 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,001 miles

air bag light on

no spare

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,491 miles

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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YR06 GNU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR06 GNU, 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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YR06 GNU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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