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AJ06 JJU

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,484 mi
Last recorded66,484 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 JJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

signs of general underneath chassis structure suspension corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2022 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

signs of general underneath chassis structure suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

rear underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,563 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 56,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,773 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,817 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 30,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,119 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,324 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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AJ06 JJU is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ06 JJU, 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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AJ06 JJU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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