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AO06 GPK

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,758 mi
Last recorded50,758 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GPK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 45,265 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 39,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 34,544 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement axle mounted pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,727 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 30,041 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 30,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 28,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 26,817 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 26,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,207 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,957 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,306 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 19,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,585 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

front and rear brake pads are wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,320 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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AO06 GPK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO06 GPK, 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 AO06 GPK registered?

AO06 GPK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is AO06 GPK safe to buy?

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