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BF56 MHX

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,355 mi
Last recorded172,355 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 172,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 172,324 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 161,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 156,406 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 156,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 148,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 123,052 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,349 miles

slight crack in screen

Fail 18 Sep 2012 99,349 miles

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

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

slight crack in screen

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,112 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 61,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MHX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MHX, 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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What year was BF56 MHX registered?

BF56 MHX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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