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AJ56 ZFA

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,707 mi
Last recorded139,707 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 139,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 93,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,507 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 83,861 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,099 miles

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

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)

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 ZFA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

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

Is AJ56 ZFA safe to buy?

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