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NU06 FRC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,942 mi
Last recorded108,942 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 108,942 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,384 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,769 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2020 94,902 miles

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

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

flexi exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 94,901 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

flexi exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,471 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

flexi exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,656 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 74,656 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,930 miles

flexi exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 67,928 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

flexi exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,581 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,581 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,616 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

flexi exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,319 miles

flexi exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,663 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 FRC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FRC, 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 NU06 FRC registered?

NU06 FRC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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