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556 PMK

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,566 mi
Last recorded53,566 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration556 PMK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & offside front . inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & offside rear . inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear & offside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Offside & nearside bump stops missing.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Plastic over-sills fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,717 miles

plastick mouldings fitted to sills masking view of condition

underside masked in heavy aplication of underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,197 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front under-side inner sill corroded/holed

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,355 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,539 miles

nearside front steering rack end slight play not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,419 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play at nearside front steering rack end not excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside front tyre worn outer band

spair tyre flat

Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,032 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer band

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,712 miles

offside front tyre inner band worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,756 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,285 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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556 PMK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 556 PMK, 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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556 PMK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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