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CU56 PXF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 PXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,981 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.44mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 104,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.08mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.44mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,436 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,968 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,106 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,820 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

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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CU56 PXF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU56 PXF, 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 CU56 PXF registered?

CU56 PXF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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