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FH06 NUB

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,425 mi
Last recorded131,425 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 NUB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 131,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened do to pad damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe rear mounting bushes look worn

rear subframe corroding and mounting bushes look worn

slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 18 Feb 2021 126,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 126,666 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,089 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush,bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust poor

slight bind n/s/f

Fail 18 Feb 2020 124,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding failed,bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration constant light smoke at fast idle(burning oil) (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush,bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust poor

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,556 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

both sun visors dont return all the way,but arent obscuring the view

front exhaust poor (flexible part)

Fail 4 Feb 2019 119,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

both sun visors dont return all the way,but arent obscuring the view

front exhaust poor (flexible part)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,498 miles

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2018 114,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,758 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,261 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,793 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,946 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,384 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 42,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,530 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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FH06 NUB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH06 NUB, 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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FH06 NUB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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