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AJ06 SZT

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,295 mi
Last recorded110,295 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 110,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-Body Surface Rust

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 110,294 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-Body Surface Rust

Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,391 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,824 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 59,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,434 miles

Front wipers poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,604 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 SZT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

AJ06 SZT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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