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A12 ELW

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,719 mi
Last recorded129,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ELW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 129,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,986 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 127,981 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 123,311 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 121,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,840 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,757 miles

n/s rackend movement

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,479 miles

n/s rackend movement

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,484 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,263 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,384 miles

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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A12 ELW 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 94.4%.

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 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 A12 ELW, 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 A12 ELW registered?

A12 ELW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is A12 ELW safe to buy?

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