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AD06 THX

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,648 mi
Last recorded131,648 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 THX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 131,648 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tow bar mounting bracket corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tow bar mounting bracket corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 131,649 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail pipe section detached. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tow bar mounting bracket corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tow bar mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 124,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,649 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 120,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,903 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 110,901 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,676 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 104,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,283 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Diff bracket rotten (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Play in both inner track rod ends

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D- bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,335 miles

Centre Front Slight play in Front Propshaft Universal Joint.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner steering shaft has excessive play in ball joint.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner steering shaft has excessive play in ball joint.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,560 miles

n/s/r roll bar link slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,715 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,584 miles

handbrake has only a small reserve of travel

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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AD06 THX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD06 THX, 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 AD06 THX registered?

AD06 THX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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