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FG56 LFS

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,914 mi
Last recorded147,914 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 147,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear and rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all main chassis rails under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 147,913 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint on front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear and rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all main chassis rails under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 141,810 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system flanges corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy oil leak borderline

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill patches of surface corrosion

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering arms play at attatchemnt close to limit

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis

Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chips windscreen not affecting drivers view

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

corrosion in general exhaust system joins poor

heavy oil leak

slight surface corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2018 137,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chips windscreen not affecting drivers view

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

corrosion in general exhaust system joins poor

heavy oil leak

slight surface corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers window inop

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 121,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,274 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread advise attention asap

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 LFS is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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