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NL56 LNY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,587 mi
Last recorded134,587 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 LNY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,587 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 134,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 125,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 125,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 108,570 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,295 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,455 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,077 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 44,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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NL56 LNY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NL56 LNY, 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 NL56 LNY registered?

NL56 LNY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is NL56 LNY safe to buy?

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