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DE06 EJV

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,606 mi
Last recorded171,606 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EJV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 171,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 170,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 159,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 136,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 23 Aug 2017 136,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,768 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 128,768 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 120,004 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,831 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2014 110,831 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,336 miles

both offside tyres worn uneven and close to 1:6mm

Fail 18 Sep 2013 102,336 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside tyres worn uneven and close to 1:6mm

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2011 85,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,778 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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DE06 EJV 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 72.2%.

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 DE06 EJV, 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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DE06 EJV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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