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PF06 NPZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,526 mi
Last recorded142,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 NPZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 142,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi getting in poor condition

headlamp lenses misting over

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 142,187 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge (not to canvas)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges and has nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi getting in poor condition

headlamp lenses misting over

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 133,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

both front lower arm forward bushes showing wear

centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

rear suspension arms rusting

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 133,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

both front lower arm forward bushes showing wear

centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

rear suspension arms rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 127,241 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

front suspension lower arm bushes showing slight wear

o/s rear floor rusting near subframe mount

slight wear in front and rear antiroll bar droplink bushes

Fail 23 Jun 2016 127,241 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust rusty

front suspension lower arm bushes showing slight wear

o/s rear floor rusting near subframe mount

slight wear in front and rear antiroll bar droplink bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 120,332 miles

both front brake discs badly worn and rusting.

both front lower arm bushes showing signs of wear.

both number plate lights dim.

brake pedal rubber missing.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and scuffed on outer sidewall.

nearside sun visor slightly insecure.

rear centre seat belt buckle outer casing damaged slightly.

signs of oil leak around back of engine.

slight oil leak from rear diff.

slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 120,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs badly worn and rusting.

both front lower arm bushes showing signs of wear.

both number plate lights dim.

brake pedal rubber missing.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and scuffed on outer sidewall.

nearside sun visor slightly insecure.

rear centre seat belt buckle outer casing damaged slightly.

signs of oil leak around back of engine.

slight oil leak from rear diff.

slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,157 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes showing wear.

Both windscreen wipers showing wear.

Brake and Clutch pedal rubbers showing wear.

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,867 miles

both front brake discs getting worn.

both front lower arm bushes showing signs of wear.

both number plate lights dim.

parking brake may require adjustment.

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,048 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes starting to show wear

o/s rear tyre getting worn

rear middle seat belt case slight damage

Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension lower arm bushes starting to show wear

o/s rear tyre getting worn

rear middle seat belt case slight damage

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,395 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,815 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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PF06 NPZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black 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 PF06 NPZ, 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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PF06 NPZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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