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BF56 MKJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,949 mi
Last recorded166,949 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 166,949 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 165,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 163,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 161,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 161,478 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 158,976 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 155,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 153,695 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 153,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 146,388 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,560 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,938 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,193 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,325 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel long.

nearside front tyre bold on edge, sidewall starting to perish.

offside front tyre wearing on edges, sidewall starting to perish.

rear tyres wearing on edges, sidewall starting to perish.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,066 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,855 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 MKJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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