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FL06 VTK

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,406 mi
Last recorded182,406 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 VTK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 182,406 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 182,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70R16 107 H budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front 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 17 Feb 2020 166,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 166,163 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 151,175 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 151,171 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 141,046 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel brakes are slightly binding

Pass 27 Jan 2017 131,755 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 131,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 115,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 110,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 107,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2012 102,507 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,322 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 91,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 83,694 miles

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gaitor

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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FL06 VTK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL06 VTK, 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 FL06 VTK registered?

FL06 VTK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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