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FG56 LFU

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,819 mi
Last recorded156,819 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LFU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 156,819 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 156,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 144,896 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all underbody has corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 139,268 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill

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

Park brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 13 Jul 2018 138,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 125,771 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 125,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 110,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,346 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 81,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,697 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 69,695 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,252 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Handbrake requires adjustment to cable

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,198 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 LFU is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

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

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