MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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YS55 VNL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 YS55 VNL, 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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YS55 VNL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2006.
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