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BG56 HJY

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,311 mi
Last recorded136,311 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 136,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,173 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,441 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 112,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,612 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,786 miles

Under Seal coated,

Fail 24 Jan 2020 94,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under Seal coated,

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

rear suspension components have heavy corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2019 89,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Steering rack insecure rack mounting bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension components have heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,705 miles

offside and nearside steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,605 miles

rear pads look low

slight play in o/s steering arm

travel in hand brake

Fail 26 Jan 2012 49,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads look low

slight play in o/s steering arm

travel in hand brake

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,735 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 HJY 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 BG56 HJY, 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 BG56 HJY registered?

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

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