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AJ56 ZFD

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,096 mi
Last recorded134,096 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2026 134,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 125,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,325 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 117,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,681 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep on fueltank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of perishing plus minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,601 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 91,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,970 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,119 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 67,119 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,367 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,547 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 ZFD 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 81%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

AJ56 ZFD is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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