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BJ56 TDX

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 138,287 miles

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,529 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 118,528 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage handle (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 116,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 114,302 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 111,756 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 111,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 101,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 101,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,688 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,809 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,547 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 TDX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ56 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

BJ56 TDX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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