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FH55 SKZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 102,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin inner edge.

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Secondry lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 102,449 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin inner edge.

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Secondry lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,772 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 89,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 82,736 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's corroded

rear inner brake pads getting low

slight play in nsf inner steering joint

Fail 2 May 2018 82,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front inner brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's corroded

rear inner brake pads getting low

slight play in nsf inner steering joint

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,697 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,795 miles

battery secure / note battery of wrong tyre no securing lugs at lower section of battery

hand brake travel becoming slightly high

indicators dont cancell / poss stalk fault

steering / suspension / brakingcomponents showing corrosion

underside / chassis sections showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Fail 26 Apr 2016 64,795 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

battery secure / note battery of wrong tyre no securing lugs at lower section of battery

hand brake travel becoming slightly high

indicators dont cancell / poss stalk fault

slight twisting on offside track rod end / corroded / adv to replace

steering / suspension / brakingcomponents showing corrosion

underside / chassis sections showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,438 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,045 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 53,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,537 miles

wear to both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,634 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,289 miles

Both steering rack gaiters damp

Wear Front brake pads

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 SKZ 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 68.4%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

FH55 SKZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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