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DC06 HFG

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,082 mi
Last recorded174,082 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 174,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 165,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2025 165,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 156,250 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 147,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 139,074 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,073 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 126,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,421 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2017 97,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,516 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,547 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,432 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 HFG is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DC06 HFG, 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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DC06 HFG is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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