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AF56 YJP

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,808 mi
Last recorded142,808 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 142,808 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded in places along beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,037 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 136,028 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 136,027 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,085 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,031 miles

rear axle brake pipes have corrosion,

Fail 18 Feb 2020 108,026 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle brake pipes have corrosion, front pads low,

Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,449 miles

N/S + O/S Front of inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 96,449 miles

N/S + O/S Front of inner sills slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,113 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,113 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm / bald inner egde (4.1.E.1)

nsf and osf brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,061 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on the side walls

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,259 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,781 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,395 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 38,395 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,815 miles

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

ight weap from steering rack area

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 YJP is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

AF56 YJP is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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