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DA06 VFJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,758 mi
Last recorded50,758 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 50,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 42,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 37,422 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 33,159 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,363 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,072 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 29,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,211 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 28,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,441 miles

handbrake travel high

osf tyre worn inner

Pass 17 Aug 2015
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,672 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,089 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,236 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 21,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,117 miles

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

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 VFJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA06 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA06 VFJ registered?

DA06 VFJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is DA06 VFJ safe to buy?

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