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BJ06 EYZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,336 mi
Last recorded158,336 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,466 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 135,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 116,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 28,644 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 28,616 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 EYZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EYZ, 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 EYZ registered?

BJ06 EYZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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