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BV06 SXJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,561 mi
Last recorded163,561 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 SXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 163,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 163,389 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft - rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn joint on differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 152,352 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 140,811 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 140,811 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 133,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,404 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 129,404 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 127,560 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 127,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,758 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 120,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 115,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,966 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 108,966 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,219 miles

handbrake slightly excessive travel

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,954 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 11 Feb 2010 74,175 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,359 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 SXJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SXJ, 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 SXJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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