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EA56 ORT

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,675 mi
Last recorded131,675 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 131,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 131,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Lower anti roll bar link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot not secure (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin close to 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 125,256 miles

Nearside Rear bake slightly binding

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 125,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bake slightly binding

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,467 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 116,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,690 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 79,727 miles

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 29 May 2015 72,210 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 72,210 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,861 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 29,094 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,094 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 ORT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black 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 EA56 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

EA56 ORT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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