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BG56 HKF

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,992 mi
Last recorded130,992 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 130,992 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 114,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 110,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2020 110,497 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not returning to a park position after use (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb fitted correct lamp unit also has condensation in it (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Dee bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both sides outer sill covers fitted

when brake pedal pressed the dash lamps and radio flicker

Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,007 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Seal Coated, Under Tray Fitted, Wet Weather

Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,979 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,804 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,801 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,912 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 54,817 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,690 miles

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

hand brake rachet needs attension excesive play

o/s front tyre from inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 36,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 28,528 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side fron tyre worn low on outer edge

oil all around engine bay area

power steering fluid on min level

rear exhaust rubber spliting

Pass 29 Dec 2009 21,620 miles

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

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 HKF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG56 HKF, 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 HKF registered?

BG56 HKF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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