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BV56 BXB

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,797 mi
Last recorded112,797 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 112,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 112,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 105,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,044 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,044 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,324 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S Front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 86,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 82,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,408 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,809 miles

both o/s/r seat belt not checked due to disable scooter fitted at the back

Fail 29 Jul 2016 71,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

both o/s/r seat belt not checked due to disable scooter fitted at the back

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,823 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,277 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 55,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,684 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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BV56 BXB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV56 BXB, 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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BV56 BXB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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