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DV56 NBD

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,672 mi
Last recorded163,672 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 NBD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 163,672 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 155,287 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension component broke (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 143,810 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 133,261 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,887 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 117,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires around front of battery lower (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 108,430 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,132 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,497 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,900 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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DV56 NBD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DV56 NBD, 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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DV56 NBD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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