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EN55 NKO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,534 mi
Last recorded160,534 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 NKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 160,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 160,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 156,964 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 156,960 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 154,730 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front small stone chip (ZONE A)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust flange deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2022 154,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe and roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 150,800 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 149,078 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 149,078 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 147,361 miles

centre exhaust join slight blow

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2018 146,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front suspension arm front bush deteriorated

nearside rear number plate light cover missing

offside front suspension arm front bush deteriorated and has slight play

offside front tyre close to the wear bars

offside rear shock slight misting of oil

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 146,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front suspension arm front bush deteriorated

nearside rear number plate light cover missing

offside front suspension arm front bush deteriorated and has slight play

offside front tyre close to the wear bars

offside rear shock slight misting of oil

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 141,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Number plate light lens broken

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Top brake light inop

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 133,163 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 133,163 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 135,231 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 116,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 108,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 108,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fluctuation in nearside front brake effort

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,193 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 84,233 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,487 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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EN55 NKO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EN55 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

EN55 NKO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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