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FG56 LSE

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,091 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower edge of screen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,366 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

adviec brake check

Fail 14 Dec 2022 110,366 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,275 miles

Auto brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Condensation within offside headlamp making aim beam pattern poor and only just visible.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and bald towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and bald towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 90,458 miles

Handbrake lever slight travel

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack bush worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,769 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 84,727 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 78,730 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 78,730 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,383 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 73,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 68,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 68,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,493 miles

both rear tyres worn down to wear limits

exhaust system corroded slightly

n/s front tyre slightly perished on side wall

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge close to leagal limits

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,779 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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 28 Sep 2010 38,815 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 38,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,094 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,094 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LSE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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