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BG56 XOC

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,969 mi
Last recorded135,969 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 135,969 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of vehicle. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 135,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of vehicle. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 117,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 117,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 109,005 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 109,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,838 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,292 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,189 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 81,189 miles

Front Registration plate insecure badly cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,210 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread advise cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread advise cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,084 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,477 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,982 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 XOC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XOC, 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 XOC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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