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ExpiredMileage
138,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
both front shocks corroded
o/s/r brake has slight binding
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
both front shocks corroded
o/s/r brake has slight binding
Brake pipe slightly corroded General all over. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Surface corrosion on towbar.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded General all over. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (Advise tracking) (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel tyre flat.
Surface corrosion on towbar.
Towbar wiring at the back of socket exposed.
Brake pipe slightly corroded Generally. (3.6.B.2c)
OSF tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre aged. (4.1.E.1)
Trailer socket wiring grommet split allowing water ingress.
Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking brake cable pivot. (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Generally. (3.6.B.2c)
OSF tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre aged. (4.1.E.1)
Trailer socket wiring grommet split allowing water ingress.
Offside Rear Tyre deteriored.
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre deteriored.
1>black paint/seal coating under the vehicle and on some componants2>rear brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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DE56 APZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DE56 APZ, 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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DE56 APZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2006.
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