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AD06 ZPM

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,910 mi
Last recorded135,910 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ZPM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 134,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 131,786 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 129,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 125,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 120,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 120,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,028 miles

rear axle is heavely corroded may need repair before next test

Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,012 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake pivot point (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear axle is heavely corroded may need repair before next test

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,787 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 90,787 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,239 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,532 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge. Nearside worn outer edge.

PLay in rear anti-roll rubber.

Pas fluid leaking nearside steering rack.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,298 miles

Small power steering fluid leak nearside rack end.

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 ZPM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZPM, 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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AD06 ZPM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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