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ET55 HDY

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,112 mi
Last recorded124,112 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 121,233 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 121,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,043 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 106,039 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,290 miles

oil leak ? from o/s/r oil seal

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 105,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak ? from o/s/r oil seal

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,430 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,430 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,469 miles

offside rear hub has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,889 miles

damp with oil/crease o/s/r axle end

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,425 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,051 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 HDY is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

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

Is ET55 HDY safe to buy?

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