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AU06 VUM

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VUM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 92,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,211 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2021 83,583 miles

Deterioration on str rack insulator bushes

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 83,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Deterioration on str rack insulator bushes

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,955 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 79,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,262 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,015 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,319 miles

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

windscreeen cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,401 miles

Freeplay in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,310 miles

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,106 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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AU06 VUM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU06 VUM, 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 AU06 VUM registered?

AU06 VUM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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