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CV56 XND

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,605 mi
Last recorded96,605 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XND
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,605 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 96,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,249 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 90,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,968 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 79,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 69,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,291 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,724 miles

Offside front lower arm front bush slightly worn

Offside rack boot very misty, possible fluid leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,574 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,904 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

the n/s/f lower arm front bush is deteriating.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,627 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Wipers smearing on screen.

n/s/f tyre deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 36,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Wipers smearing on screen.

n/s/f tyre deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,334 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 33,334 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 28,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,760 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 20,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,618 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 15,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV56 XND is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CV56 XND, 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 CV56 XND registered?

CV56 XND is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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