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AJ56 JSU

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,480 miles

various areas of light corrosion

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,207 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,229 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,229 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 81,706 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,092 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,761 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,510 miles

N/S/R Door will not open from either inside or outside release handles.

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 JSU is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

AJ56 JSU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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