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FG55 ZVF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,855 mi
Last recorded98,855 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZVF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 98,855 miles

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under car covered with underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2026 98,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under car covered with underseal

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,070 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

some under body corrosion and repair

Pass 25 Apr 2024 83,348 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 83,328 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 83,183 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 83,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,270 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,110 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,829 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 79,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,039 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 74,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 70,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,445 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 66,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2,marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,761 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 56,761 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,241 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,547 miles

offside front tyre valve starting to split

steering rack damp

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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FG55 ZVF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZVF, 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 FG55 ZVF registered?

FG55 ZVF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is FG55 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 ZVF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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