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BU06 DME

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 DME
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,150 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 104,148 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (can weld) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,668 miles

headlight image only just acceptable due to lens deterioration

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,153 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2021 93,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,827 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 86,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,792 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,357 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 79,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,925 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,005 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,207 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,249 miles

Bulb out in high level stop lamp.

Neaside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front side light dull.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak from transfer case.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,119 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,804 miles

Oil leak from transfer box.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,804 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from transfer box.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,839 miles

Front brake pads low.

Front tyres 3mm.

Oil leak from transfer case's rear prop seal.

Rear tyres 2mm.

Slight play in Rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,839 miles

Front brake pads low.

Front tyres 3mm.

Oil leak from transfer case's rear prop seal.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear tyres 2mm.

Slight play in Rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,154 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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BU06 DME is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BU06 DME, 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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BU06 DME is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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