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EJ56 ATX

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ATX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off to second layer on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off to second layer on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off to second layer on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off to second layer on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,899 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 117,869 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear u/joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,447 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 99,447 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,455 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 93,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,234 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 72,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,297 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2012 53,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,950 miles

o/s front seat belt catch has free play at fixing too seat .

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,003 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders of tread and perishing on outer sidewalls

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,343 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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EJ56 ATX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ56 ATX, 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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EJ56 ATX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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