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AJ55 URO

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 URO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,526 miles

under body and suspension has surface rust

Pass 30 Jan 2015 119,155 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody and chassis starting to corrode

Fail 14 Feb 2014 105,978 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tested under wet conditions

underbody and chassis starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,742 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 91,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,202 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,043 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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AJ55 URO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ55 URO, 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 AJ55 URO registered?

AJ55 URO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is AJ55 URO safe to buy?

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