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BW56 SJW

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,132 mi
Last recorded59,132 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW56 SJW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 59,132 miles

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

Corrosion underside front - rear

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Lower front suspension components corroded

OSR inner door corroded

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

Rear axle and diff assembly corroded

Undertray corroded and holed

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 59,093 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 56,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 55,550 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 245/65*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perishing 245/65*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/65*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing 245/65*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre small cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,827 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,959 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 43,916 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,053 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 40,053 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,317 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,355 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 31,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,777 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,272 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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BW56 SJW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BW56 SJW, 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 BW56 SJW registered?

BW56 SJW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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