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FE56 XUT

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,316 mi
Last recorded139,316 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XUT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 139,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 127,173 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 127,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,033 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,350 miles

1 of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear foreign object in tyre tread

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,255 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,462 miles

high park brake lever.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,281 miles

front brake pads worn.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,556 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,338 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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FE56 XUT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FE56 XUT, 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 FE56 XUT registered?

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

Is FE56 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 XUT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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