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AJ56 ZFB

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,520 mi
Last recorded91,520 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 91,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear + undersurface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 91,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear + undersurface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,032 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,032 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,014 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 76,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 69,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam has corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,665 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,023 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,043 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 55,043 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged front & rears need replaced (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,145 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,878 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 43,531 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from p.a.s rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,365 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Fail 1 Dec 2015 41,365 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,184 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,761 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,506 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,027 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 ZFB is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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