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EK55 ZWD

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,268 mi
Last recorded156,268 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ZWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 156,268 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Protective boot also badly split (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 156,100 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Protective boot also badly split (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak on engine - filter leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2019 142,384 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering Rack slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Attention needed (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 142,382 miles

All direction indicators not working Light up but do not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction and badly perished (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner third of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering Rack slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Attention needed (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade poor

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 127,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 127,948 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 110,768 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake pivot on axle (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet safety catch not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s wiper worn

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner measured edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,087 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 70,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,306 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,759 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,067 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 39,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,648 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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EK55 ZWD 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 EK55 ZWD, 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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EK55 ZWD is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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