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FG56 FXC

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

181,527 mi
Last recorded181,527 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 181,527 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside dry

Pass 9 Dec 2024 176,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 173,174 miles

vehicle underside dry in places

Pass 7 Dec 2022 170,669 miles

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

rear end dry

Pass 3 Dec 2021 168,921 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 162,040 miles

inner sills getting weak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 158,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 154,648 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 154,624 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 149,339 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 148,237 miles

Abnormal play in offside front inner driveshaft joint

Slight play rear anti roll bar end links

Pass 13 Dec 2014 140,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,449 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 117,303 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,144 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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FG56 FXC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG56 FXC registered?

FG56 FXC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is FG56 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 FXC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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