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AJ06 PAW

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

207,976 mi
Last recorded207,976 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 PAW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 207,976 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Inner and outer sill panels corroded - not within 30cms of mounting points

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 207,976 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Inner and outer sill panels corroded - not within 30cms of mounting points

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 196,957 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 189,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 179,765 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 172,396 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 172,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 164,672 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 146,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 115,073 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 115,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 10,449 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 96,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,186 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 90,179 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,121 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,050 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,024 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,918 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,939 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 41,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,786 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ06 PAW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ06 PAW, 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 PAW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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