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ET55 GSZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,700 mi
Last recorded109,700 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 GSZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 109,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 107,215 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,356 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 106,356 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,863 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,892 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 102,885 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,357 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 101,295 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,255 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 94,424 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 89,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,732 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,723 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 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.

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