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FE56 XUV

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,398 mi
Last recorded132,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 132,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear door shut/arch has corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Various light corrosion to rear axle/suspension

Fail 7 Jun 2024 132,398 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear door shut/arch has corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Various light corrosion to rear axle/suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,548 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,371 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 119,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,407 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

underside of car corroded/rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,425 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 108,425 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,750 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 96,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,631 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 94,575 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking on caliper joint to fexi leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,665 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,157 miles

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

advise brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,267 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads low

front shock absorbers weak in operation

full outer sill covers fitted resticting inspection

long hand brake travell

n/s/f tyre close to legal limmit

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre close to legal limitt

both rear tyres cracking in treads

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

Pass 21 Jul 2012 61,894 miles

nearside rear handbrake could be better

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,805 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,269 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 32,269 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 XUV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

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

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