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AK06 UBT

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 UBT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,922 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 2 May 2018 74,420 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2018 74,419 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 67,126 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 67,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,619 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,606 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,425 miles

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

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

rear brakes binding slightly when park brake released

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,116 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,000 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,540 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 UBT 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 81.3%.

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 AK06 UBT, 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 AK06 UBT registered?

AK06 UBT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AK06 UBT safe to buy?

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