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AP06 LJF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,034 mi
Last recorded146,034 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 LJF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 146,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion, Note vehicle is heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering has wear/free play in tie rod or steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2026 146,030 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion, Note vehicle is heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering has wear/free play in tie rod or steering rack

Pass 6 May 2025 141,007 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside steering has free play in inner tie rod behind steering rack dust boot

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis rails corroded but not seriously weakened, Tow bar fitted.

Pass 8 May 2024 135,469 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to N/S and O/S rear chassis rails (Tow bar fitted)

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering arm inner knuckle joint worn/play (Behind steering rack gaiter)

Pass 11 May 2023 131,315 miles

exhaust security

handbrake mechanism seizing up on rear cable.

nearside headlight pattern poor

nearside inner wheel arch corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing

nearside undersill most of the way along

offside undersill corroding most of way along

Pass 5 May 2022 126,058 miles

sills corroded

Fail 5 May 2022 126,058 miles

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

sills corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 124,451 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2020 121,562 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 121,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,036 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,001 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 112,936 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axil (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes starting show sings of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 101,205 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings osf inner steering rack arm has excess play (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner nsf inner steering rack arm has play

Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 41,239 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,139 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,138 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LJF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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