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CK56 NVR

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,795 mi
Last recorded140,795 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 140,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 140,780 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,322 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 130,322 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,397 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear atrear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,130 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,641 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 105,641 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,443 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 96,443 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,094 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 86,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,326 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 52,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,979 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,328 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 NVR 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 CK56 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

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

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