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FG06 JSZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,541 mi
Last recorded87,541 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 JSZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills are corroding

nearside and offside outer sills are corroding

nearside rear wheel arch is corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2025 81,795 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust center rubbers are broken

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,030 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills are corroded but not load bearing structure

Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,575 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 46,574 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill -Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,199 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,966 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,288 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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FG06 JSZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FG06 JSZ, 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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FG06 JSZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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