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BJ06 KND

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,729 mi
Last recorded67,729 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 KND
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 67,729 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 67,729 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 67,694 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,534 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 66,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear surface corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear surface corrosion on wheel arch

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,324 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,066 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,645 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,022 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 KND 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 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 BJ06 KND, 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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BJ06 KND is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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