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FG06 ZSV

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 ZSV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 103,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,438 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 86,344 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,346 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 79,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,223 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 72,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 66,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 60,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,176 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight park brake lever travel

washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 24 May 2012 43,501 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 May 2012 49,499 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2011 40,098 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low

advise condition of front brake discs

advise slight damage to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 28 May 2010 33,693 miles

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

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

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

advisr cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 28 May 2010 33,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advisr cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,027 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 ZSV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG06 ZSV, 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 FG06 ZSV registered?

FG06 ZSV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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