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AO56 GJG

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,496 mi
Last recorded130,496 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GJG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 130,496 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill(s) corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,252 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,553 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,892 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 110,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,572 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 106,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 94,386 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,239 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,593 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,297 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,675 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R tyres just on limit .. IMMEDIATE CHANGE ADVISED !!!

Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,674 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R tyres just on limit .. IMMEDIATE CHANGE ADVISED !!!

Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,932 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,983 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 32,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,914 miles

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

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

nearside wiper split

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 29,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside wiper split

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,550 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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AO56 GJG is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO56 GJG, 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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AO56 GJG is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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