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FG56 HVK

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 HVK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 145,116 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade poor/worn

Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,766 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 143,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 135,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,815 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear parking brake just met minimum efficiency

Pass 5 Mar 2018 116,999 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine overs and under trays fitted obscuring views

Fail 5 Mar 2018 116,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine overs and under trays fitted obscuring views

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,402 miles

4x coil springs corroded

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,559 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,270 miles

nearside front side light bulb dim

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,113 miles

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 HVK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG56 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

FG56 HVK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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