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ET55 HDV

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,575 mi
Last recorded90,575 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 HDV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,647 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,525 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 88,525 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,857 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,798 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,202 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,500 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,432 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and are nearing limit of wear

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 HDV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET55 HDV registered?

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

Is ET55 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 HDV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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