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AO56 MTJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,236 mi
Last recorded116,236 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,236 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Nearside Front TYRE ALMOST FLAT

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 98,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,373 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,291 miles

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,638 miles

nearside front tyre perrished and worn very low on outer edge

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,638 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre perrished and worn very low on outer edge

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,928 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,139 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,470 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,482 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 MTJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

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

Is AO56 MTJ safe to buy?

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