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BJ06 DMO

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,071 mi
Last recorded97,071 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DMO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 97,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,220 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,544 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,804 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 77,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,748 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 74,748 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,224 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush play in D bush assembly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,230 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,707 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,106 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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BJ06 DMO 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 89.5%.

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 BJ06 DMO, 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 BJ06 DMO registered?

BJ06 DMO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 April 2006.

Is BJ06 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 DMO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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