MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight leak on steering rack
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear suspension/ axle corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline in places (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
parking brake effort 16%
steering rack end has slight play at inner fixing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres becoming close to wear indicators.
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.
steering rack damp .
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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FG55 VSN 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 FG55 VSN, 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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FG55 VSN is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 February 2006.
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