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BJ06 ZPM

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,769 mi
Last recorded168,769 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 168,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 160,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / inner edges 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 152,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 146,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,769 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 129,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 119,600 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,540 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 104,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,583 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 76,217 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 67,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,324 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,365 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 ZPM 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 78.9%.

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 ZPM, 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 ZPM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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