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FL56 CXF

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,518 mi
Last recorded121,518 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 CXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 121,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 121,518 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 114,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 105,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,268 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 98,268 miles

Offside Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,719 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear back box join slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,671 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode to rear in the retaining clip area

head lamp covers starting to deteriate

slight play in rear diff flange

Pass 22 Jun 2020 69,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes Corroded Slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Perishing/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Cracking/Perishing/Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipes Corroded Slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 58,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes Corroded Slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Perishing/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Cracking/Perishing/Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipes Corroded Slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,690 miles

Front Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracked side walls

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 56,690 miles

Front Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracked side walls

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,835 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

o/s rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 28 May 2015 47,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 34,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,433 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,615 miles

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

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 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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FL56 CXF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FL56 CXF, 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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FL56 CXF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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