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AG06 ZXC

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,441 mi
Last recorded92,441 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ZXC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,441 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack / (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 92,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack / (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil level / VERY LOW

Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,245 miles

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

tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge / BOTH FRONT

Fail 31 Jan 2024 83,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge / BOTH FRONT

Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,751 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to - 8 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 70,751 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to - 8 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,762 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack nearside and offside inner end joint seals (2.1.5 (a))

little reserve travel on parking lever

Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack nearside and offside inner end joint seals (2.1.5 (a))

little reserve travel on parking lever

engine oil level / very low

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,653 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 41,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,818 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 26,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 21,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 15,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,476 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,428 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 10,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,844 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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AG06 ZXC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AG06 ZXC, 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 AG06 ZXC registered?

AG06 ZXC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is AG06 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG06 ZXC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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