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AU06 DPN

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,503 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

excessive corrosion near front body mount

Fail 4 Jun 2026 114,471 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

excessive corrosion near front body mount

Pass 19 Mar 2025 109,129 miles

front propshaft missing

Fail 11 Mar 2025 109,022 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r sill end, inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front propshaft missing

rear tyres on 3mm

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,920 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,360 miles

Central windscreen chipped/cracked in swept area

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 18 May 2022 94,512 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 94,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,872 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,207 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 83,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,512 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,238 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,678 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,296 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE TREAD

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,211 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,024 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 DPN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DPN, 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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AU06 DPN is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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