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AP55 BDF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,659 mi
Last recorded123,659 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BDF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,659 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 123,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,503 miles

Handbrake slightly slack but still plenty of reserve travel

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn close to legal limit/ slightly perished

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

Various parts and places corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 122,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various parts and places corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 120,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Possible power steering fluid on steering rack gaiter

Fail 24 Jun 2021 120,582 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Difficulty fully inspecting rear brake pads

Offside Front Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Possible power steering fluid on steering rack gaiter

Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,597 miles

Difficulty fully inspecting both front and rear inner brake pads

Exhaust mounting defective backbox mid bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 115,597 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Difficulty fully inspecting both front and rear inner brake pads

Exhaust mounting defective backbox mid bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 111,920 miles

slight play in anti-roll drop links

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,183 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to various parts of chassi

Fail 30 Jun 2018 107,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nail in tyre n/s/r

slight corrosion to various parts of chassi

Pass 1 Jul 2017 101,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear antiroll bar D bushes worn near to excess

Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,984 miles

minor play inner steering joint nearside

minor play rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,847 miles

slight play n/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,174 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING

SLIGHT PLAY N/S STEERING RACK KNUCKLE

Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,174 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S STEERING RACK KNUCKLE

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,921 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 36,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,588 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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AP55 BDF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP55 BDF, 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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AP55 BDF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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