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DA06 VDZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,973 mi
Last recorded92,973 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2017 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,854 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 79,834 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake compensator on axle sticking slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,308 miles

n/s/f/ steering rack has slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,308 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f/ steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,259 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,521 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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DA06 VDZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA06 VDZ, 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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What year was DA06 VDZ registered?

DA06 VDZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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