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DN55 BKX

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BKX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 120,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,159 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 118,159 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,055 miles

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

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

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 114,049 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

front prop shaft missing

rear exhaust rubber snapped

Fail 15 Jan 2016 103,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust rubber snapped

front prop shaft missing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front prop shaft is missing

front windows are tinted

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 101,248 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front prop shaft is missing

front windows are tinted

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 68,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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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DN55 BKX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DN55 BKX, 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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DN55 BKX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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