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AO56 MTF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,941 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,040 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front clutch rubber split

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,638 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,638 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,413 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,413 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,188 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 55,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,927 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,847 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,177 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 MTF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO56 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

AO56 MTF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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