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FG56 XTY

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,472 mi
Last recorded172,472 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 172,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 170,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 169,002 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 168,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 166,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 162,165 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 162,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres haveuneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Pass 27 Mar 2014 153,871 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 153,828 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,596 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,021 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,660 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,660 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)

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 XTY is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG56 XTY registered?

FG56 XTY is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is FG56 XTY safe to buy?

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