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FG56 LFR

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,906 mi
Last recorded124,906 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,906 miles

nearside rear outer brake back plate corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 124,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear outer brake back plate corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,578 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 102,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin.

Nearside park brake has reduced performance.

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge (just legal).

Slight judder on all brake discs.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,269 miles

Front brake pads worn (not excessively).

O/s rear anti roll bar link has slight play.

O/s rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,459 miles

Rear brake discs pitted on inside edge (not seriously weakened).

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 69,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs pitted on inside edge (not seriously weakened).

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,025 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Rear exhaust rubber missing (system still fully supported)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,321 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,484 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 LFR is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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