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NU56 XOJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,145 mi
Last recorded155,145 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 XOJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 155,145 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 155,145 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 142,684 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 142,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 132,284 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,679 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 119,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,188 miles

hand brake lever has alot of travel

Fail 17 Sep 2011 102,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake lever has alot of travel

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,430 miles

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

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

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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NU56 XOJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU56 XOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU56 XOJ registered?

NU56 XOJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is NU56 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 XOJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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