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A100 JDH

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,950 mi
Last recorded91,950 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA100 JDH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 91,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill next to the body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 89,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Signs of Corrosion Throughout Underside of Vehicle

Pass 20 May 2024 85,937 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear Axle To Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 85,937 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Rear Axle To Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear Axle To Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 81,887 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 81,884 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 78,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 74,459 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 71,940 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 69,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 58,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 58,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle bracket (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement axle [pivot stiff] (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 May 2016 52,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 46,909 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 46,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 41,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 35,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,964 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 23,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 18,727 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 18,727 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 14,274 miles

steering rack damp

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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A100 JDH is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A100 JDH, 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 A100 JDH registered?

A100 JDH is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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