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BV06 FSL

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,405 mi
Last recorded120,405 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FSL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,405 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 120,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe/Silencer is missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision damage

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perishing/Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,144 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 113,126 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,092 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 103,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both Rear tyres wearing down,

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,238 miles

wipers do not self canncel

Pass 16 May 2017 90,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment required (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,706 miles

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

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,931 miles

Minor stone chips to front screen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,257 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,673 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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BV06 FSL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV06 FSL, 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 BV06 FSL registered?

BV06 FSL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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