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AJ56 ZGD

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,120 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 132,120 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.2.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing centre and n/s/r buckles (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,212 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers starting to show signs of getting weak in damping effectiveness.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 123,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Both front shock absorbers starting to show signs of getting weak in damping effectiveness.

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

did not check nsr seat belt as child seat is fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 106,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear handbrake poor and not locking wheel

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

did not check nsr seat belt as child seat is fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr seat has baby seat fitted did not check seat belt

Fail 9 Feb 2015 88,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr seat has baby seat fitted did not check seat belt

Fail 21 Feb 2014 68,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,806 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,939 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,787 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,239 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 ZGD is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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