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SN06 NLC

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,447 mi
Last recorded160,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 NLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 160,447 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 160,447 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 145,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Rear anti roll bar d bush has small amount of play

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2017 145,311 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor doesnt secure in position (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link rod has slight play

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Rear anti roll bar d bush has small amount of play

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2016 130,780 miles

Front x2 bottom arm front bushes debonding

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front droplink boot damaged

Offside Front sidelight dull

exhaust corroding

exhaust flexi deteriating

oil leak

rattle at front

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 May 2016 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front x2 bottom arm front bushes debonding

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front droplink boot damaged

Offside Front sidelight dull

exhaust corroding

exhaust flexi deteriating

oil leak

rattle at front

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 116,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,888 miles

both front bottom arm front bushes debonding

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 98,888 miles

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

both front bottom arm front bushes debonding

both front tyres on limit

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,101 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Jul 2013 85,067 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

offside rear tyre on limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jul 2012 74,276 miles

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

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 4 Jul 2011 61,318 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,422 miles

both front tyres 3mm (min 1.6mm)

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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SN06 NLC 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 SN06 NLC, 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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What year was SN06 NLC registered?

SN06 NLC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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