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06-CW-2963

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,020 mi
Last recorded118,020 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration06-CW-2963
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 118,020 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 118,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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06-CW-2963 is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 06-CW-2963, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 06-CW-2963 registered?

06-CW-2963 is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is 06-CW-2963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 06-CW-2963 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 06-CW-2963 have outstanding finance?

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