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AO56 NGN

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,339 mi
Last recorded133,339 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 NGN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 133,339 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Light corrosion developing under vehicle

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,365 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 111,365 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture center next to tank ( marked up ) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 104,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Dbar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,595 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 96,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,578 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,416 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 55,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,173 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,820 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,319 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 NGN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

AO56 NGN is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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