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AD06 TKA

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,871 mi
Last recorded154,871 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 TKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,871 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 148,151 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 139,698 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side outer sill bent

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 139,698 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side outer sill bent

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 129,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 118,100 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 105,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 105,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,323 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 98,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,760 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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AD06 TKA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD06 TKA, 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 TKA registered?

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

Is AD06 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 TKA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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