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AK06 UBE

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 108,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 108,800 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills near body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills near body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,215 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,215 miles

Surface corrosion to chassis

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,587 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 90,569 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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 90,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened torsion bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot very hard / insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened torsion bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre BADLY worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,583 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2018 82,583 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2017 76,557 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 May 2017 76,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,835 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 68,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,397 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,033 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,242 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 UBE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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