MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing offside rear seatbelt missing ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front propshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis getting corroded in places
engine light on
rust hole offside front inner sill but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting
rust holes in both rear inner sills but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting
various underbody components getting corroded underneath
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp images very poor (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front propshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis getting corroded in places
engine light on
rust hole offside front inner sill but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting
rust holes in both rear inner sills but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting
various underbody components getting corroded underneath
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle chassis has surface corrosion
tow bar has surface corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside front inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust system deterioated
Nearside Front Shock absorber weak
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber weak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust system deterioated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber weak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET55 GSZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ET55 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?
ET55 GSZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2006.
Is ET55 GSZ safe to buy?
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