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CK56 NVM

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,713 mi
Last recorded156,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 NVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 156,713 miles

Nearside Inner sill coroded

Offside Inner sill coroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 156,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength penhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill coroded

Offside Inner sill coroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,809 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 148,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 148,778 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 139,344 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 139,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,036 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 129,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 122,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,800 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 116,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,639 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,975 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,869 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four close to limit (4.1.E.1)

damp at nearside steering rack end

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,704 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,704 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 668,866 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 668,866 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,770 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,236 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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CK56 NVM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CK56 NVM, 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 CK56 NVM registered?

CK56 NVM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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