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AU06 WGE

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 WGE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 139,413 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 119,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm at axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm at axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 119,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm at axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm at axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,556 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 107,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,051 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 100,051 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,519 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,529 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,787 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 WGE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WGE, 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 WGE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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