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FG56 FXF

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,698 mi
Last recorded95,698 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,698 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body slightly corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,741 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 63,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,522 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 46,475 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,441 miles

Slight leak from steering rack o/s

Fail 10 Sep 2011 34,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from steering rack o/s

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,814 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 FXF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

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

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