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CU06 BMZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,011 mi
Last recorded50,011 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 BMZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 50,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,520 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 36,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak oil filter seal ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 28,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,825 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 23,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 19,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,437 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 15,083 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,083 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,334 miles

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

front pads worn

handbrake high

o/s/r tyre worn

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 BMZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CU06 BMZ, 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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CU06 BMZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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