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EN55 NKU

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,182 mi
Last recorded151,182 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 NKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 151,182 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 151,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,489 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriation

Fail 11 Feb 2019 144,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriation

Pass 3 Feb 2018 133,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 121,999 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,064 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,834 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 96,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 85,761 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,003 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,229 miles

Front disc worn and lipped on inner surfaces

Pass 23 Jan 2010 44,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,383 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 NKU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN55 NKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN55 NKU?

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What year was EN55 NKU registered?

EN55 NKU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is EN55 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 NKU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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