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BT55 EZM

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,472 mi
Last recorded108,472 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EZM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 108,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 108,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 100,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,144 miles

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

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

Headlamp Lenses Faded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK ENDS (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 91,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp Lenses Faded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK ENDS (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,795 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK NEARSIDE (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 86,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK NEARSIDE (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,884 miles

All Tyres Perished

Corrosion To Brake Pipes

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension

Headlamp Lenses Faded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Wear Indicators 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very Low On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Park Brake Performance Only Just Met 16%

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,958 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND BRAKE PIPES.

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

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK NEARSIDE.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,958 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND BRAKE PIPES.

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

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK NEARSIDE.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LAMP ON (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,103 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

OIL LEAK SUMP PLUG

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 67,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

OIL LEAK SUMP PLUG

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,571 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges 255 55r18

n/s/r tyre side wall worn

tow bar showing corrosion

underside showing corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,172 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 41,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 35,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,051 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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BT55 EZM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT55 EZM, 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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BT55 EZM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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