MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,150 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
headlight image only just acceptable due to lens deterioration
slight engine oil leak
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))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
undertrays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak from transfer box.
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.
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.
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.
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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