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FE56 XUR

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,671 mi
Last recorded119,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XUR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,671 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 110,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,363 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 103,360 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,280 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 89,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2011 74,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 59,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,132 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,057 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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FE56 XUR is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE56 XUR, 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 FE56 XUR registered?

FE56 XUR is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is FE56 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 XUR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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