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ET06 ABU

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,701 mi
Last recorded88,701 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 ABU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,229 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 72,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,898 miles

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 8 Aug 2014 54,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,204 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,695 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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ET06 ABU is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ET06 ABU, 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 ET06 ABU registered?

ET06 ABU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is ET06 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 ABU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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