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NL56 RKJ

2006 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1991cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1991cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Kia Sportage Diesel 1991cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 167,910 miles on the clock, averaging 9,615 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CRDi engine is known for d4ea and camshaft and cams.

MOT & Mileage History for NL56 RKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,615

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,910 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,615
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL56 RKJ 27k62k97k133k168k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,910 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage162,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
PASS
Mileage154,905 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,895 miles
Since last MOT+15,316 miles
PASS
Mileage139,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,579 miles
Since last MOT+16,427 miles
PASS
Mileage123,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage116,330 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,328 miles
Since last MOT+16,686 miles
PASS
Mileage99,642 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,632 miles
Since last MOT+11,972 miles
PASS
Mileage87,660 miles
Since last MOT+13,602 miles
PASS
Mileage74,058 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage59,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,975 miles
PASS
Mileage49,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage42,100 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage34,985 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage26,850 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,808 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

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D4EA

Camshaft and cams

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 RKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1991cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About NL56 RKJ

What car is NL56 RKJ?

NL56 RKJ is an blue Kia Sportage, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2006.

What is the mileage of NL56 RKJ?

The last recorded mileage for NL56 RKJ was 167,910 miles, recorded on 7 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL56 RKJ passed its MOT?

NL56 RKJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2024.

Is NL56 RKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL56 RKJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NL56 RKJ?

NL56 RKJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.