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AO56 LPJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,558 mi
Last recorded83,558 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LPJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,142 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 60,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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 LPJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPJ, 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 AO56 LPJ registered?

AO56 LPJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AO56 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 LPJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO56 LPJ have outstanding finance?

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