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DG56 NLV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,658 mi
Last recorded123,658 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NLV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 123,658 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 123,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,294 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,944 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 86,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 86,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

air bag light on

engine warning light on

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2013 80,622 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

air bag light on

engine warning light on

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,519 miles

air bag light on on dashboard

Fail 3 Mar 2012 74,506 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

air bag light on on dashboard

Pass 3 Mar 2011

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,512 miles

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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DG56 NLV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DG56 NLV, 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 DG56 NLV registered?

DG56 NLV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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