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AJ06 SYF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,936 mi
Last recorded145,936 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 145,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear HALFSHAFT SEAL HAS A SLIGHT SEEP

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 135,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 135,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 124,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 6 May 2022 124,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,405 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f n/s/f d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 119,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f n/s/f d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,646 miles

Central Front slight chips in screen

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,420 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,697 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f streeing knuckle

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,671 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 51,947 miles

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

n/s/r rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2010 42,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,321 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 SYF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SYF, 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 AJ06 SYF registered?

AJ06 SYF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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