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BG56 HJV

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HJV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2021 118,965 miles

rear pads wearing thin,slightly oil leak,

Fail 11 Dec 2021 118,965 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 115,424 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 110,619 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,769 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil springs corrode

oil leak

under body corrossion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 99,769 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

coil springs corrode

oil leak

under body corrossion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,751 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,275 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 87,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,891 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,507 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,343 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,056 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,147 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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BG56 HJV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG56 HJV, 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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BG56 HJV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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