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NU06 ZHX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,715 mi
Last recorded167,715 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 167,715 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 167,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,992 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 137,555 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,649 miles

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 6 Nov 2014 115,649 miles

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,848 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,363 miles

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

smoke test too clean to get a reading

Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

smoke test too clean to get a reading

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,591 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 35,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZHX 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 60%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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