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BV06 FVE

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 129,849 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 129,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 123,533 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 123,519 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,626 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,098 miles

off side inner sill corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,324 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,975 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,910 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,136 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,364 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,364 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,231 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,105 miles

slight play in osr anti roll bar D bush

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,999 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,026 miles

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

advise - n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2010 35,026 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

advise - n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,353 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 FVE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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