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AO56 EBL

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EBL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 152,649 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 152,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (just in front of axle) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount on cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,627 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 149,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 143,974 miles

covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2021 143,974 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 141,819 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 141,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,033 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 140,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 140,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie bar mount on top of axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Tie bar mount on top of axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 133,995 miles

underside of vehicle..structure and suspension showing signs of age

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,530 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 124,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 115,900 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 115,892 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,899 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,757 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,454 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly feathered inner edge

parking brake warning light flashes on when brake pedal is pumped quickly

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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AO56 EBL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO56 EBL, 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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AO56 EBL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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