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EF56 JHH

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,703 mi
Last recorded115,703 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 JHH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,703 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,957 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,905 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint In my opinion the vehicle is dangerous and should not be driven on the public highway (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 103,863 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 103,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,082 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2012 69,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,951 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 67,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,740 miles

O/s number plate dim.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,738 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges

offside rear numberplate bulb dim

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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EF56 JHH is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF56 JHH, 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 EF56 JHH registered?

EF56 JHH is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is EF56 JHH safe to buy?

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