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EJ56 NKX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,338 mi
Last recorded152,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 NKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 152,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,617 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 137,617 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,799 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush on Axle support (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 132,799 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush on Axle support (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,487 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,797 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to fitted child seat.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 118,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to fitted child seat.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,074 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside sun visor slightly loose

Propshaft rubber joint worn and split

Rear axle bush worn and split

Pass 17 Jul 2015
Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,496 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,899 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sun visor loose o/s/f

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,425 miles

Rear brake dics`s

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,425 miles

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

Rear brake dics`s

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,809 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,696 miles

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

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

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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EJ56 NKX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 EJ56 NKX, 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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EJ56 NKX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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