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DC55 PNC

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,572 mi
Last recorded157,572 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC55 PNC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 157,572 miles

Offside Front Lower fog light insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2020 157,557 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower fog light insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2019 152,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 140,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 129,562 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 129,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 114,162 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 114,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre is starting to wear on outer tread

Fail 10 Dec 2014 100,735 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre is starting to wear on outer tread

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,473 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,246 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator cap missimg

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,760 miles

both outer sills covered

front brake pads starting to waer low

slight gear box oil leak

slight low effort on nearside hand brake

under wheel arches covered

Fail 4 Dec 2012 83,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills covered

front brake pads starting to waer low

slight gear box oil leak

slight low effort on nearside hand brake

under wheel arches covered

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,332 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edges. tracking needs to be checked

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,796 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,036 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 41,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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DC55 PNC 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 65%.

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 DC55 PNC, 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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DC55 PNC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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