MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
O/S and N/S Inner sills covered heavily with sealant
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Underbody surface rust
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust section missing. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section missing. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Poor focus on both headlights
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp at gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive at prop joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
heavy surface rust throughout underside of vehicle and to suspension components
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front undersill some corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central exhaust bracket seperated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front undersill has some corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside wiper blade deteriating
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Some handbrake free travel.
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement idler on the rear axle (3.5.1k)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum ON MINIMUM (2.3.1)
centre rear seatbelt locking mechanism in poor condition but still operating
corrosion and hole in nearside front inner sill not within prescribed area
handbrake low effort 16%
Both wiper blades are deteriating.
Fair amount of hand brake lever travel
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear handbrake compensating arm stiff in operation
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear handbrake compensating arm stiff in operation
handbrake highish
rear no plate light dimming
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EA06 KNC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 EA06 KNC, 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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EA06 KNC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2006.
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