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CT55 PRV

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,951 mi
Last recorded116,951 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 PRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,951 miles

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

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

corrosion on sills

Fail 11 Mar 2019 116,951 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion on sills

Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,306 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 110,306 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and off side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working no stop (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,072 miles

Corrosion to underside and suspension.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 104,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Corrosion to underside and suspension.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,551 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,435 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,851 miles

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

bare wiring exposed at battery terminal

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,170 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,679 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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CT55 PRV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CT55 PRV, 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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CT55 PRV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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