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BJ56 EHL

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EHL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle mountings to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle mounting to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,244 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 106,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,074 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 98,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,246 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,524 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,632 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,128 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,281 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 31,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EHL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EHL, 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 BJ56 EHL registered?

BJ56 EHL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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