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BJ56 EHE

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EHE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,988 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,516 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight handbrake travel

Surface corrosion to chassis members

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,827 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension and rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2022 61,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension and rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 59,841 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake cable pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to see inner brake pad

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

Offside Rear unable to see inner brake pad

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,143 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,945 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 31 May 2013 34,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,976 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,848 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,324 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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BJ56 EHE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ56 EHE, 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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BJ56 EHE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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