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CF55 BXE

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,137 mi
Last recorded125,137 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes det -no movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes det -no movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 118,098 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,339 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 110,339 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,263 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar d bush slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,263 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front anti roll bar d bush slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,740 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,063 miles

Front number plate has damage but not likely to be misread.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 88,055 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/55/18 - 255/55/18 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front number plate has damage but not likely to be misread.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 80,964 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 80,964 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,559 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 74,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,762 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 67,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,505 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 54,505 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,909 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,909 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,655 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,651 miles

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

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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CF55 BXE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 CF55 BXE, 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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CF55 BXE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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