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FG06 UGC

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,582 mi
Last recorded143,582 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 143,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front HEADLAMP COVER IS COVERED IN MIST BUT DOESNT EFFECT FUNCTION OR VISIBLILITY OF VIEWING

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal ALL OVER THE UDERBODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 134,225 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front and rear inner sills has slight corrosion not a prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2020 128,230 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 128,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal (above tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs warped

Fail 24 Jan 2017 105,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal (above tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure 2x (8.2.2)

front discs warped

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,149 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,465 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,343 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,503 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,761 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 UGC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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