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AF06 CUW

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,304 mi
Last recorded113,304 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 CUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 110,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,868 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 102,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2019 92,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,823 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,281 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,028 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 25,771 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 25,771 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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AF06 CUW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF06 CUW, 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 AF06 CUW registered?

AF06 CUW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is AF06 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 CUW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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