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AO03 SAL

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,921 mi
Last recorded141,921 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SAL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 141,921 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 140,854 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,013 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 139,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 136,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,942 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 131,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 125,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 125,547 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,852 miles

offside track rod end

windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2019 116,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

offside track rod end

windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,376 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,376 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,739 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both rack boots (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,731 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack gaiters

Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,248 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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AO03 SAL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO03 SAL, 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 AO03 SAL registered?

AO03 SAL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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