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A20 PNY

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,026 mi
Last recorded102,026 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PNY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 102,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Sill by chssis mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Sill by mounting point to chssis (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Sill by chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,654 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,369 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,829 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,506 miles

nearside front tyre has age cracks in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,310 miles

nearside exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,975 miles

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

n/s/r wheel binding a little

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,147 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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A20 PNY 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 94.7%.

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 A20 PNY, 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 A20 PNY registered?

A20 PNY is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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