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CE56 EYS

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,901 mi
Last recorded116,901 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 116,901 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 116,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,168 miles

Offside Front track rod end boot has slight nick but is still secure and preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Rear pipe situated between two rear flex hoses is slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 89,155 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between two rear flex pipes is eccesivly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front track rod end boot has slight nick but is still secure and still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Rear pipe between two rear flex pipes is slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,662 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,316 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 49,316 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,404 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 39,404 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,482 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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CE56 EYS is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CE56 EYS, 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 CE56 EYS registered?

CE56 EYS is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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