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AF56 TCX

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,665 mi
Last recorded116,665 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 116,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 97,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general wear and score marks on both rear brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2019 97,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to outersills

Fail 4 Jan 2019 93,595 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to outersills

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 86,227 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,616 miles

front prop shaft rearmost universal joint worn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 80,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front prop shaft rearmost universal joint worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,385 miles

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

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

all front brake pads worn low

all rear brake pads worn low

Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Nov 2013 60,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 54,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,308 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,079 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 33,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AF56 TCX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF56 TCX, 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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AF56 TCX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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