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VX56 BWM

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,925 mi
Last recorded91,925 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 BWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 91,925 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail / Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 91,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail / Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 88,464 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 84,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower bumper panal shows corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,030 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,441 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,580 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,844 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,844 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,744 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 35,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,593 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 31,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,412 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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VX56 BWM 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 77.3%.

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 VX56 BWM, 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 VX56 BWM registered?

VX56 BWM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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