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DE06 EKA

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,028 mi
Last recorded122,028 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 122,028 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2022 122,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat does not move backward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear section of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,814 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 111,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 110,179 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler/pipes leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Stearing rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper arm siezed

Fail 19 Jun 2020 110,179 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler/pipes leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Stearing rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper arm siezed

Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 89,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 80,750 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2016 80,750 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,838 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2013 56,910 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 56,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 48,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,120 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 EKA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE06 EKA, 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 EKA is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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