MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
underbody / sills x 2 front to rear has slight corrossion / chasssis corrossion
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
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
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
body / chassis / sills x 2 has slight corrossion
all body slight corrossion
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AF06 PLJ safe to buy?
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