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NU06 FPZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,255 mi
Last recorded164,255 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 FPZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 164,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mounting slightly rough when rotated.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar chassis mount rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 154,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 141,745 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noisy front flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side rear has repaires (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 135,955 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 135,951 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 129,107 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 129,107 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 123,965 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,884 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,451 miles

nearside front bottom suspension arm front bush-splitting.

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,735 miles

nearside front suspension bottom arm front bush -weak.

nearside front tyre tread edges worn low.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 60,735 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front suspension bottom arm front bush -weak.

nearside front tyre tread edges worn low.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,877 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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NU06 FPZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU06 FPZ, 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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NU06 FPZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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