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CV56 XNK

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,737 mi
Last recorded83,737 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XNK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,737 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 83,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened off side front subframe corroded and holed, on lower arm fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,145 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 83,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 79,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/r front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,546 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 75,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,598 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,459 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,921 miles

Nail to nearside rear tyre tread pattern on inspection

Rear tyre's wearing to inner edges on inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,521 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 66,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,150 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,890 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,890 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 XNK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CV56 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

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

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