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BX06 GGP

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,477 mi
Last recorded181,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 181,477 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 181,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 175,836 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 175,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 169,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 161,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,046 miles

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

steering rack Has a slight misting of oil from the off side gaiter

Pass 24 Jul 2019 148,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 140,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 132,867 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 132,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 125,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 119,222 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013
Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,729 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 86,729 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,521 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 GGP is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GGP, 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 GGP is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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