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EN55 NKH

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,598 mi
Last recorded148,598 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 NKH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 148,598 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 148,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 146,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy LEAK AT FLEXI JOINT (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 146,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached SPLIT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached SPLIT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy LEAK AT FLEXI JOINT (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 138,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 138,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Steering locking device missing no pins in swivel joints and offside nut loose (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel nut(s) missing 4 WHEELNUTS MISSING (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing SWOPPED WITH CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 138,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 125,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 125,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,832 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 117,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,849 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,438 miles

Air bag light on

Offside front tyre approaching wear limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,670 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 47,625 miles

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

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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EN55 NKH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EN55 NKH, 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 EN55 NKH registered?

EN55 NKH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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The MOT history for EN55 NKH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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