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D10 MHF

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,881 mi
Last recorded117,881 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 MHF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,294 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 112,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2021 108,131 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,569 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 104,560 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 98,961 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the outside

Fail 29 Mar 2019 98,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the outside

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,622 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,230 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,915 miles

Front pads low (replaced)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,588 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,482 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,546 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,546 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,112 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,465 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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D10 MHF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red 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 D10 MHF, 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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D10 MHF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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