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AJ56 NRV

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,427 mi
Last recorded141,427 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 141,427 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle brackets corroding

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 141,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle brackets corroding

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 137,596 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possibly hand brake , linkage on axle stiff (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Mar 2021 131,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 131,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper tie bar bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper tie bar bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 126,763 miles

Nearside park brake effort low in comparison to offside, repair may be required

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 126,672 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside park brake effort low in comparison to offside, repair may be required

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,382 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside image dull

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,042 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,706 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,494 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,468 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 89,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,296 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,524 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,438 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,505 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 NRV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ56 NRV, 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 NRV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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