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DA06 WDZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 WDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 86,722 miles

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

corrosion to underside,chassis,and suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,083 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

drive belt cracked

parking brake pivot on rear axle sticking

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,373 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 49,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,659 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,224 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,224 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,263 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,679 miles

Misting of oil around Turbocharger Intercooler

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mounting Split

Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,415 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 WDZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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