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YR06 YRS

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,873 mi
Last recorded122,873 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 122,873 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 122,873 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no image (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,844 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 116,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,890 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror in drivers line of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 113,889 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror in drivers line of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 109,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 109,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 105,094 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 105,088 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror in drivers peripheral vision ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,400 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 101,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,498 miles

Rear Differential mount worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,049 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 91,049 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,221 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YRS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

YR06 YRS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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