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FG56 EJU

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 EJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 121,041 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 119,256 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 119,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 112,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 108,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,811 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,810 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,520 miles

nut & bolt missing from front propshaft rear flange

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,117 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,628 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,731 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,089 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 29,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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FG56 EJU is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG56 EJU, 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 FG56 EJU registered?

FG56 EJU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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