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CK55 MDV

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 MDV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 124,298 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around anti-roll bar link (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,298 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 116,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,544 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 109,544 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,357 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 85,219 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced corroded off axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 74,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has slight leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear of chassis has slight surface corrosion

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,285 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake performance lower than offside rear

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,619 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,048 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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CK55 MDV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK55 MDV, 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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CK55 MDV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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