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BF56 MHN

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 MHN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 122,712 miles

sills inner and outer corroded and weak

undferbody and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 113,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody,suspension and chassis covered in sealer

Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,299 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both innersills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 89,299 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both innersills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 86,371 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broke away system still secure

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 83,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,938 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 75,934 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2018 71,699 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 71,699 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 67,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,847 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 60,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,294 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,294 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,213 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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BF56 MHN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 80,526 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 Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 MHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF56 MHN is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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