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EO06 MZG

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,112 mi
Last recorded140,112 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 MZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 140,112 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 137,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 135,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached upper bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

clutch faulty pedal sticks down

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,450 miles

Shock absorbers are weak.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 131,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers are weak.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,537 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,537 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint X2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint X 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,696 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,105 miles

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

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

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 27 Mar 2010 27,586 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,470 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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EO06 MZG is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO06 MZG, 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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EO06 MZG is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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