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BV06 FTT

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FTT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 114,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 110,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,354 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,204 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,772 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2015 102,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Apr 2014 99,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear chassis corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,804 miles

rear tyres worn

rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,802 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Apr 2011 73,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,299 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2010 49,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,092 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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BV06 FTT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV06 FTT, 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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BV06 FTT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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