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DA06 VFK

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,785 mi
Last recorded155,785 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 155,785 miles

general corrosion to chassis front and rear

general under body corrosion

nearside and offside front anti roll bar D bushes slight play

nearside front brake pipe corroding at end

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2019 155,784 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction rear screen tint defective (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure mud flap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened at axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened at axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 12 Jan 2019 150,446 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine cover fitted covering items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jan 2019 150,446 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 136,985 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 136,834 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 136,717 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake quadrants seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe support rubber snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak sump area automatic gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,162 miles

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

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

corrosion forming vehicle underside

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,985 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 122,983 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s across axle to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,121 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

oil leak from auitomatic gearbox and front propshaft missing

slight dampness from steering rack rubber boots

Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,121 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from auitomatic gearbox and front propshaft missing

slight dampness from steering rack rubber boots

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,955 miles

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

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,064 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,353 miles

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

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

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 VFK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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