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AO56 UWV

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 139,503 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 137,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,591 miles

front inner brake pads wearing slightly low

n/s/f track rod end has very slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2019 115,591 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing slightly low

n/s/f track rod end has very slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,360 miles

front prop shaft sliding joint worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,638 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 9 Apr 2015 69,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,254 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,537 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,079 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,518 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 UWV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

AO56 UWV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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