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NL56 MME

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,279 mi
Last recorded156,279 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 156,279 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 134,875 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 134,875 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 121,792 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 117,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,774 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,880 miles

airbag light on dash

Fail 30 Aug 2012 98,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

airbag light on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,778 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,447 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 26 Aug 2009 47,131 miles

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 47,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 MME 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 64.3%.

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 NL56 MME, 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 MME registered?

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

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