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FA06 NTU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,430 mi
Last recorded124,430 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 NTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 124,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust centre pipe to tail pipe flange poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2023 121,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 117,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,349 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,314 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,959 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 96,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,585 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,191 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,824 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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FA06 NTU 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 89.5%.

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 FA06 NTU, 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 FA06 NTU registered?

FA06 NTU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is FA06 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 NTU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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