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BL06 RTV

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,402 mi
Last recorded126,402 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 RTV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 126,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 126,391 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central propshaft removed

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

underside corroding in multiple places

Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipes damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,574 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,029 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 69,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Offside & nearside rear tyres, signs of cracking in tread.

Offside front tyre, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 57,592 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,994 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,210 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,210 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

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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BL06 RTV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL06 RTV, 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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BL06 RTV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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