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AJ56 ZDZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,990 mi
Last recorded120,990 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,990 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear trailing arms fixing points at axle very rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2019 117,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,491 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,394 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 108,394 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,127 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,878 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,878 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 76,975 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,700 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,510 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2012 60,374 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,590 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 ZDZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

AJ56 ZDZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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