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BG56 HKN

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,682 mi
Last recorded90,682 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,914 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,180 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 69,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,454 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 64,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 61,692 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,139 miles

parking brake efficiency only just passed

rear axle top mountings corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,861 miles

rear axle top mounts have some corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2017 42,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear axle top mounts have some corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,295 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 24,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,654 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 HKN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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