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BN56 YJK

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,139 mi
Last recorded123,139 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YJK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,020 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 119,750 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside not working (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,609 miles

front and rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2016 94,608 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake pivot on rear axle (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,621 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 87,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,917 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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BN56 YJK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN56 YJK, 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 BN56 YJK registered?

BN56 YJK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BN56 YJK safe to buy?

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