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EA06 MLL

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,468 mi
Last recorded129,468 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 MLL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,616 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust mounting rubber missing but system still secure

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,560 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 91,544 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,030 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 52,448 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 52,448 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,457 miles

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

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

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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EA06 MLL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA06 MLL, 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 EA06 MLL registered?

EA06 MLL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is EA06 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 MLL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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