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NJ06 XXR

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,717 mi
Last recorded90,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 XXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 90,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,428 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable disconnected from handle (3.1 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 84,428 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable disconnected from handle (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe and allowing excess free movement (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 75,808 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe and allowing excess free movement (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bad age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,760 miles

child seat fitted, not all seat belts were inspected

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,760 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted, not all seat belts were inspected

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,904 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped but still working and still supported (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted, obscuring some components

under tray fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,143 miles

child seats fitted, not all seat belts inspected

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 27 Nov 2015 56,143 miles

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

child seats fitted, not all seat belts inspected

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,647 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,137 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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NJ06 XXR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 NJ06 XXR, 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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NJ06 XXR is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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