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BF56 MHO

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,855 mi
Last recorded104,855 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 MHO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Inner Sill corroding

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding

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

Underside of body corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2022 104,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Offside Inner Sill corroding

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding

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

Underside of body corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,709 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Damage to bumper but not likely to detach

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of body corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damage

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 98,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damage

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner D bush worn

Nearside Rear Inner D bush worn

Offside Front Bumper insecure but not affecting other road users

Offside Front Inner D bush worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner D bush worn

Nearside Rear Inner D bush worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working And stop lamp not woking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure but not affecting other road users

Offside Front Inner D bush worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,028 miles

Both rear inner d bushes worn

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

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,028 miles

Both rear inner d bushes worn

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Play in both inner rear d bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

Play in both inner rear d bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,851 miles

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

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

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

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

front diff oil leak

front prop shaft uj worn

rear tyres deteriorated

transfer box oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front drive shaft has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,243 miles

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

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

both rear inner d bushes have worn

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,345 miles

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,140 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,234 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 24,234 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 MHO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHO, 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 MHO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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