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DE06 EKC

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,478 mi
Last recorded155,478 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EKC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 155,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2023 143,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner ,door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 143,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner ,door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,947 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,216 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 126,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 119,386 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,911 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 71,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,034 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,999 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,891 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 EKC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EKC, 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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What year was DE06 EKC registered?

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

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