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CJ04 LAM

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,875 mi
Last recorded122,875 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 LAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 122,875 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2015 122,875 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear handbrake swivel joint seized

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Mar 2014 117,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 104,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,630 miles

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)

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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CJ04 LAM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CJ04 LAM, 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 CJ04 LAM registered?

CJ04 LAM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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The MOT history for CJ04 LAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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