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YR06 YAF

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,966 mi
Last recorded182,966 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 YAF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 182,966 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 182,963 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexable (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 181,874 miles

PAS pipes wet and leaking

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

eml on

engine oil leaks

exhaust flexi in poor condition

offside brake discs pitted and worn

rear silencer corroded and leaking

slight play nearside inner steering arm

various suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 26 Apr 2018 181,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

PAS pipes wet and leaking

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

eml on

engine oil leaks

exhaust flexi in poor condition

offside brake discs pitted and worn

rear silencer corroded and leaking

slight play nearside inner steering arm

various suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 26 Apr 2017 164,901 miles

eml light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 164,901 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

front brake discs lipped and scored

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 146,779 miles

eml warning lamp on dash

front brake discs lipped

oil residue on engine

Fail 29 Apr 2016 146,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from reservoir to rack (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside o/s/r brake little or no effort (3.7.C.2)

boarder line pitting and corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

eml warning lamp on dash

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

oil residue on engine

power steering fluid on min

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,343 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,609 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,594 miles

NSF tyre scrubbing outer edge

NSR tyre scrubbing outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,775 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,622 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 33,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YAF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YR06 YAF, 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 YR06 YAF registered?

YR06 YAF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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