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AO56 MYD

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,675 mi
Last recorded119,675 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 119,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 119,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2020 112,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,131 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,594 miles

both rear tyres at legal limit

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,019 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyre tread patterns

Fail 28 Jan 2016 76,019 miles

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

slight cracking to both rear tyre tread patterns

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,343 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 723,343 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour emission not tested (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,448 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,088 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,716 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,640 miles

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

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

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 MYD 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 81.3%.

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 MYD, 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 MYD registered?

AO56 MYD is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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