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NU06 ZJX

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,048 mi
Last recorded172,048 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 ZJX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 172,048 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 172,048 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 157,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 149,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 145,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 145,164 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,158 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 136,152 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 130,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,083 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,948 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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NU06 ZJX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU06 ZJX, 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 NU06 ZJX registered?

NU06 ZJX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for NU06 ZJX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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