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DN55 BVO

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,124 mi
Last recorded120,124 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 120,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion under car

Pass 20 Apr 2022 114,778 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to under vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 114,069 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/S - O/S (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to under vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 111,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrossion under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,980 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,274 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,700 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 94,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,025 miles

wipers smearing-steering to shaft coloumn has slight play-drivers wing mirror secured by tape-parking brake has slight travel-power steering damp, no leak visible-exhaust and mountings corroded-all tyres on legal limit

x2 rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play-front suspension arm bushes perished and have slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,874 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,728 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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DN55 BVO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN55 BVO, 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 DN55 BVO registered?

DN55 BVO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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