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NG06 VUU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,075 mi
Last recorded136,075 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 VUU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 133,690 miles

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

corrosion at rear

Fail 26 Sep 2018 133,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion at rear

Pass 31 Aug 2017 126,564 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 126,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment completely detached dangerous to drive (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,484 miles

Engine covers,undertrays & outer body sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front wiperblade split on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2015 105,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers,undertrays & outer body sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front wiperblade split on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,550 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,643 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,398 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,829 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,159 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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NG06 VUU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG06 VUU, 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 NG06 VUU registered?

NG06 VUU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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