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FH55 FJX

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

211,849 mi
Last recorded211,849 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 FJX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 211,849 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 211,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Passenger side front (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 209,466 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 209,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 201,266 miles

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

Oil leak ()

general condition of underbody corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2018 201,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill ( sill has cover on that covers most of the sill once removed may find more corrosion ) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills ( has sill covers that cover most of the sill may find more corrosion once removed ) (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

general condition of underbody corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2017 195,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Jan 2017 195,800 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill x2 patches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has x3 patches (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Sep 2015 187,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 187,778 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 183,687 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 183,687 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 179,444 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 172,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 154,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 128,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

movement in n/s steering rack track bar end bush

Pass 10 Feb 2010 110,161 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play N/S steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,366 miles

Slight play N/S steering rack

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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FH55 FJX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FH55 FJX, 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 FH55 FJX registered?

FH55 FJX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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