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YR56 VZV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,320 mi
Last recorded110,320 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 VZV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 102,202 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 102,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,535 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 94,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,493 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 755,449 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 755,449 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,632 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,632 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion inside of front brake discs

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,005 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion inside of front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,786 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YR56 VZV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR56 VZV, 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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YR56 VZV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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