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AO56 MYF

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,137 mi
Last recorded203,137 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 203,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 203,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 188,526 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 188,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 172,359 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 172,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 172,086 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel system (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability axle mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 161,362 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 147,318 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 131,632 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front diff oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer edge.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 131,630 miles

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement cable pivot point (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort No effort recorded. (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted.

Front diff oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,149 miles

NSF & OSF tyre tread depths getting low.

NSF washer jet operation poor.

OSF seat belt fraying.

OSF steering rack tie rod joint has slight play.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 120,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NSF & OSF tyre tread depths getting low.

OSF seat belt fraying.

OSF steering rack tie rod joint has slight play.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 103,571 miles

(1) Front propshaft rear U J worn close to limit.

(1) Rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn close to limit.

(1) Spare tyre flat.

(1) Washers jets partly blocked.

(1) Wiper blades poor.

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. 3mm.

(3) Offside rear anti roll bar outer link arm worn close to limit.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,885 miles

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn advise replaceing

number plate lights slightly dim

rear exhaust rubber mounting split advise replaceing

slight windscreen damage

spare tyre feels underinflated

Fail 3 Oct 2012 90,861 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn advise replaceing

number plate lights slightly dim

rear exhaust rubber mounting split advise replaceing

slight windscreen damage

spare tyre feels underinflated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,313 miles

(5) o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner shoulder.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,347 miles

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

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 MYF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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