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BYZ 5213

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 5213
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 97,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 97,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 87,248 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 75,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 72,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,910 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Camera Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Nearside Front The NSF Tyre Is Fouling The Lower Arm When On Full Lock, However This Is Only Happening When The Vehicle Is Jacked Up And The Suspension Is Allowed To Hang Down.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,355 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 35,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,337 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,629 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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BYZ 5213 is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BYZ 5213, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYZ 5213 registered?

BYZ 5213 is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is BYZ 5213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYZ 5213 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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