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MT56 NNB

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,848 mi
Last recorded155,848 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 NNB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 155,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,443 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 117,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 112,771 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,559 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sill panels.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,818 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,084 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,998 miles

superficial cracks on front and rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,975 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 86,975 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,218 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,229 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,229 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,578 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,670 miles

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

advise front brake disc lipped

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,670 miles

advise front brake disc lipped

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,725 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,060 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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MT56 NNB 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 78.9%.

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 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 MT56 NNB, 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 MT56 NNB registered?

MT56 NNB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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