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AJ56 JNV

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,656 mi
Last recorded40,656 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JNV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,656 miles

Corrosion to body on underside, O/S inner sill holed and corroded, N/S inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 40,478 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to body on underside, O/S inner sill holed and corroded, N/S inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,530 miles

CORROSION TO INNER SILS AT REAR

CORROSOION/SMALL HOLE OSF INNER SIL

FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

NSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, (CLEANED AND GREASED)

NSR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Pass 9 Dec 2021 35,305 miles

FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

NSF TRACK ROD END BOOT DETERIORATED BUT STILL PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT

NSR COIL SPRING CORRODED

NSR SIL CORRODED

OSF INNER SIL CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODED INCLUDING REAR AXLE

Pass 11 Dec 2020 35,191 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

poor beam pattens to both front headlamps

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,975 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,582 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,257 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,818 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,221 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2014 27,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,536 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,843 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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AJ56 JNV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJ56 JNV, 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 AJ56 JNV registered?

AJ56 JNV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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