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AJ56 JTY

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,958 mi
Last recorded151,958 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JTY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 151,958 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills holed and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front cross member corroded at body mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cross member corroded at body mount

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 146,980 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body to chassis mounting point corroded and holed. .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head light lens fading .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body to chassis mounting point corroded and holed. .

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

Offside Front head light lens fading .

various under body corrosion.

Fail 23 Dec 2020 146,980 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body to chassis mounting point corroded and holed. .

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head light lens fading .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body to chassis mounting point corroded and holed. .

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front head light lens fading .

various under body corrosion.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 142,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 142,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,060 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 136,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract back

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract back

Rear exhaust rubber hanger perished but exhaust is secure

Fail 14 Dec 2017 129,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract back

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract back

Rear exhaust rubber hanger perished but exhaust is secure

Pass 16 Dec 2016 122,021 miles

both outer rear seatbelts needing assistance to retract

front washers blocked but sufficent fluid clearing screen

rear shock gaitors split

screw in osf tyrte

spare tyre flat

Fail 15 Dec 2016 122,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake pivot siezed on rear axle not pulling nsr handbrake cable sufficently (3.5.1k)

both outer rear seatbelts needing assistance to retract

front washers blocked but sufficent fluid clearing screen

rear shock gaitors split

screw in osf tyrte

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,333 miles

n.s wiper perished

Fail 16 Dec 2014 104,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n.s wiper perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,760 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 94,738 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,122 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,936 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,916 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 JTY is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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