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CE56 NDU

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,037 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 116,037 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fit new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 109,308 miles

Both rear wheels are tight to turn, suspect handbrake binding on slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper & lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper & lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,592 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,108 miles

Nearside Front propshaft joint badly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front propshaft joint badly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,934 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle seems light at front but s/absorbers seem o/k

Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,686 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,831 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)

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 NDU 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 85.7%.

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 CE56 NDU, 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 NDU registered?

CE56 NDU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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