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ET06 ABV

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,798 mi
Last recorded134,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 ABV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 134,798 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 130,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 125,030 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 116,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,249 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 109,249 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 101,932 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,447 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,812 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 ABV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ABV, 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 ABV registered?

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

Is ET06 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 ABV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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