MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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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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