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MK56 NXC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,965 mi
Last recorded129,965 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 NXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 129,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted . not allowing a full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,834 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion Underbody

Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,393 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 122,392 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,621 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,992 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering rack wet but no leak found time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,969 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/R disc red as if hot

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,487 miles

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,559 miles

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

n/s steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,621 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,618 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake pads are low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,587 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 NXC 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 68.4%.

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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

MK56 NXC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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