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FH55 NUV

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,733 mi
Last recorded61,733 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NUV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,050 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,860 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,050 miles

clutch anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,400 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 46,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,484 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,218 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,299 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 20,299 miles

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

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn low.

front discs lipped.

***NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL BRAKE FAULT HAS BEEN REPAIRED***

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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FH55 NUV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH55 NUV, 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 FH55 NUV registered?

FH55 NUV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FH55 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 NUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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