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BX06 DDJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,568 mi
Last recorded148,568 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 DDJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 148,568 miles

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

Exhaust system joints corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH faded/clouded image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency limit only just met

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sills / have wax oil covering applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 141,997 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 141,997 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 136,999 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 131,370 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 126,457 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 121,590 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 121,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 114,940 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 108,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 108,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,171 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 102,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,570 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 94,570 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre very close to limit

front discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,406 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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BX06 DDJ 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 68.4%.

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 BX06 DDJ, 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 DDJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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