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AF06 PNL

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,181 mi
Last recorded97,181 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 97,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,925 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ on propshaft from transfer box to front axle worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 92,865 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding/covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ on propshaft from transfer box to front axle worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 85,927 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 85,796 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded within the prescribed area of the body mount - marked white (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake lagging in operation may require adjustment

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 76,564 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,527 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 59,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,975 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 51,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 50,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,754 miles

Front and rear D bushes slight wear on anti roll bar

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,857 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,331 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,367 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 23,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 19,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PNL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF06 PNL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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