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ET55 GRZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,427 mi
Last recorded75,427 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 GRZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,427 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,427 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,548 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 68,527 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears2 off (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 50,426 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2013 40,270 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 40,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,495 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2009 18,377 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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ET55 GRZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET55 GRZ, 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 ET55 GRZ registered?

ET55 GRZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is ET55 GRZ safe to buy?

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