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AF06 PJJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 114,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,992 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 109,981 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 92,713 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 92,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack ends (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 77,180 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack ends (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,479 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,380 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,629 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 PJJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

AF06 PJJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is AF06 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 PJJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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