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CE06 EUT

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,588 mi
Last recorded116,588 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 EUT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,588 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR HANDLE SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.3 (c) (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 BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 116,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handel Missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both sides (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 116,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handel Missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both sides (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various prescribed areas have been under sealed

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,814 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,981 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,981 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion o/s front body mount

Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,448 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion o/s front body mount

Fail 10 Feb 2015 68,077 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,984 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,984 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,873 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,809 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,094 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,376 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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CE06 EUT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE06 EUT, 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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CE06 EUT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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