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BX06 BCE

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,601 mi
Last recorded89,601 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 BCE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 89,601 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 89,601 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 87,965 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 83,228 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn bald inner and outer edges

Pass 9 May 2014 75,573 miles

Both rear axle upper mounts very corroded.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 May 2013 67,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 59,628 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 49,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,230 miles

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

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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BX06 BCE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BX06 BCE, 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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BX06 BCE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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