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BX56 SPZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,795 mi
Last recorded132,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 SPZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 132,795 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 115,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,563 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,249 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,233 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,966 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,301 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 55,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 45,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres worn to 3mm

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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BX56 SPZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX56 SPZ, 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 BX56 SPZ registered?

BX56 SPZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is BX56 SPZ safe to buy?

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