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NU06 XDE

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,631 mi
Last recorded113,631 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 XDE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,631 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,978 miles

All rear axle tie rods corroded.

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,124 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside and Nearside rear suspension arms/tie rods heavily corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,374 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,492 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 95,491 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,901 miles

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

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

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

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

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,733 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk inaccesible (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,669 miles

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,123 miles

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

No exhaust emissions detected in free acceleration test

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,465 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,465 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,344 miles

front bushes weak on front suspension bottom arms.offside and nearside.

pitting developed on both front brake discs.

rear wiper-poor.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bushes weak on front suspension bottom arms.offside and nearside.

pitting developed on both front brake discs.

rear wiper-poor.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,800 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)

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

Rear brake discs scoring and corroded

SRS light illuminated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake discs scoring and corroded

SRS light illuminated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,486 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 XDE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NU06 XDE, 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 XDE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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