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BL06 VKR

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,522 mi
Last recorded111,522 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VKR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,522 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 111,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places on body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,656 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 107,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,935 miles

corrosion to vehicle

slight blow from rear exhaust pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front cv joint loose in axel

play in front prop slider

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner cv joint loose in axle

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,910 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front inner cv joint loose in axle

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

exhaust centre mounting corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,635 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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BL06 VKR is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VKR, 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 BL06 VKR registered?

BL06 VKR is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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