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AP06 CHF

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 CHF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,379 miles

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

underside wax oiled

Fail 7 Dec 2020 95,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot on back axle (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

underside wax oiled

Pass 28 May 2019 84,249 miles

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

advise : heavy chassis surface corrsion front and rear

Fail 21 May 2019 84,249 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear chassis rails corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear outer sills to floors corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise : heavy chassis surface corrsion front and rear

Pass 22 May 2018 81,612 miles

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

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

advise : slight play in nearside front steering arm

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Fail 22 May 2018 81,612 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise : slight play in nearside front steering arm

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,742 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise : under body/chassis surface corrsion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,448 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2015 72,753 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise surface corrsion to chassis rails

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,753 miles

Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise surface corrsion to chassis rails

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,487 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,889 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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AP06 CHF 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 70.6%.

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 AP06 CHF, 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 AP06 CHF registered?

AP06 CHF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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