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AR04 JOE

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,510 mi
Last recorded60,510 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 JOE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,949 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 57,949 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across rear axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,199 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,789 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,843 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,331 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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AR04 JOE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR04 JOE, 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 AR04 JOE registered?

AR04 JOE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2006.

Is AR04 JOE safe to buy?

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