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NV56 HSD

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,287 mi
Last recorded166,287 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 HSD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 166,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake needs adjustment

oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2017 153,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 148,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 seats ()

Engine covers/under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Sticking on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 148,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Binding (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers/under trays fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 seats ()

EML on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Sticking on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 137,255 miles

E.M.L on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 137,130 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

E.M.L on

Nearside number plate light unit deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 130,128 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 130,117 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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 2 Dec 2013 120,524 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2013 119,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Dec 2012 113,362 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 113,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 100,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,810 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,187 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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NV56 HSD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV56 HSD, 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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NV56 HSD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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