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BL55 JTZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,218 mi
Last recorded116,218 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JTZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 116,218 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 116,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,663 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 111,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,522 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve showing signs of perishing.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,423 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 76,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,845 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,203 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 54,949 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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BL55 JTZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL55 JTZ, 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 BL55 JTZ registered?

BL55 JTZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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The MOT history for BL55 JTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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