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AK06 UAZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,867 mi
Last recorded142,867 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 UAZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,867 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

play in front anti roll bar links and D bushes

play in front propshaft u.j

rear hand brake effort low

Pass 20 Oct 2017 142,869 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link play

play in front anti roll bar D bushes

rear hand brake pivot arm on axle stiff

Pass 26 Sep 2016 140,860 miles

front propshaft uj worn

play in all 4 anti roll bar link ball joints

play in inner steering arms

Fail 21 Sep 2016 140,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front propshaft uj worn

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in all 4 anti roll bar link ball joints

play in inner steering arms

Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,649 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 116,676 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,152 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 109,120 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,756 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,756 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,556 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 83,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,251 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,466 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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AK06 UAZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK06 UAZ, 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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AK06 UAZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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