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EA56 AOB

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,205 mi
Last recorded158,205 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 AOB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 158,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2022 158,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 156,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 156,964 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring brocken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 153,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 152,882 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 150,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 148,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 143,197 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 132,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 132,960 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 110,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 100,648 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,119 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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EA56 AOB is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA56 AOB, 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 EA56 AOB registered?

EA56 AOB is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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