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AJ06 SXX

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,099 mi
Last recorded62,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,099 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Oil leak Bad ()

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,036 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH fronts worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

front prop-shaft missing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 123,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,400 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,262 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2014 105,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 98,390 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 92,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rearmost exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 4 May 2012 92,473 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rearmost exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,282 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 66,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 66,673 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2009 53,863 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 53,863 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 SXX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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