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SP56 NKN

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,323 mi
Last recorded138,323 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 NKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 138,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 138,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 125,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2014 115,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Aug 2013 102,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,486 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,513 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,994 miles

Rear no plate deteriorating.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,994 miles

Rear no plate deteriorating.

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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SP56 NKN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 NKN, 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 SP56 NKN registered?

SP56 NKN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is SP56 NKN safe to buy?

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