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BF56 MKG

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,404 mi
Last recorded111,404 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,330 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 9 Nov 2023 111,322 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,759 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,249 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,697 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,697 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear tyres starting to crack

under body components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 90,598 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear tyres starting to crack

under body components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,207 miles

2 X rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 87,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

2 X rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,145 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,747 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,597 miles

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,371 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,821 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm, worn on edges

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

Rear brake discs seem slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,954 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,511 miles

REAR TYRES TREAD DEPTH GETTING LOW AND WILL REQUIRE CHANGE SHORTLY

Fail 5 Nov 2009 33,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH

REAR TYRES TREAD DEPTH GETTING LOW AND WILL REQUIRE CHANGE SHORTLY

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 MKG is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black 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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

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

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