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AF56 TDU

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,333 mi
Last recorded60,333 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TDU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 60,333 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 60,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,905 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,905 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,005 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 31,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,715 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,260 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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AF56 TDU is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF56 TDU, 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 AF56 TDU registered?

AF56 TDU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AF56 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 TDU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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