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DG06 BZJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 BZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,993 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

age related corrosion under side of vehicle.

sill cover body panel covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components...

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 12 Oct 2022 99,993 miles

Front Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

age related corrosion under side of vehicle.

sill cover body panel covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components...

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

corrosion to under side of vehicle.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 30 Oct 2021 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

corrosion to under side of vehicle.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,250 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

plastic sill covers fitted concealing some testable components.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,250 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

plastic sill covers fitted concealing some testable components.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,560 miles

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear diff tie bar mount corroded

Nearside wiper blade

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear brake slight bind

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,475 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,413 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,717 miles

Brake imbalance not tested (permanent 4 wheel drive)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,962 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,510 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,172 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,586 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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DG06 BZJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG06 BZJ, 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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DG06 BZJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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