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EF56 OEE

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 141,123 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 137,103 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2018 137,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 131,975 miles

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

crack on windscreen but not in driver view

oil leak/stain

Fail 15 Feb 2017 131,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

crack on windscreen but not in driver view

oil leak/stain

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,161 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 122,022 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,414 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,764 miles

play in front propshft universal joint

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,056 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,750 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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EF56 OEE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

EF56 OEE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is EF56 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 OEE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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