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AO56 MXV

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,916 mi
Last recorded194,916 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 194,916 miles

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 3 Nov 2018 179,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 162,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 162,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 152,020 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre 3 mm inside edge

front axle nearside diff seal oil leak

front propshaft front gaiter slight grease leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 137,475 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 137,475 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake cable pivot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,645 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft rear u/j slight play

rear bump stops deterated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,682 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2011 70,645 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,529 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 MXV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

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

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