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EU55 ZWY

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,534 mi
Last recorded237,534 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 237,534 miles

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/S RACK GAITOR AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 237,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/S RACK GAITOR AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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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EU55 ZWY is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EU55 ZWY, 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 EU55 ZWY registered?

EU55 ZWY is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is EU55 ZWY safe to buy?

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