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CU06 BKK

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,436 mi
Last recorded159,436 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 BKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 159,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 149,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,500 miles

slight play offside fronf rack arm

Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,048 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 62,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CU06 BKK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU06 BKK, 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 CU06 BKK registered?

CU06 BKK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is CU06 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU06 BKK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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