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DC06 DPV

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,517 mi
Last recorded95,517 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 DPV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,517 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 77,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 77,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,299 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,581 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,414 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,438 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front brake pad wear indicator scraping on brake disc

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,556 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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DC06 DPV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DC06 DPV, 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 DC06 DPV registered?

DC06 DPV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is DC06 DPV safe to buy?

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