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MK56 NWV

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,697 mi
Last recorded120,697 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 NWV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 120,697 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 113,109 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 104,755 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2015 94,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 94,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,749 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 73,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,949 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,003 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,003 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,640 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,526 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 32,673 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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MK56 NWV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MK56 NWV, 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 MK56 NWV registered?

MK56 NWV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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