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AF06 PLJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,037 mi
Last recorded145,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PLJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 145,037 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Jun 2022 131,009 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 124,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 124,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit is 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,779 miles

underbody / sills x 2 front to rear has slight corrossion / chasssis corrossion

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,635 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under sealer sprayed on vehicle

all body / sills x 2 front to rear / chassis has slight corrossion

Fail 7 Jun 2019 119,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all body / sills x 2 front to rear / chassis has slight corrossion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

h.brake 16% on min

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,642 miles

body / chassis / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,190 miles

all body slight corrossion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,876 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,245 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 72,245 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 50,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,391 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 PLJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

AF06 PLJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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