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DE06 HVC

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,270 mi
Last recorded154,270 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 154,270 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 153,780 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 153,774 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 151,888 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 151,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 148,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,664 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 141,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drumstick slight play

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 124,827 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front drumstick slight play

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,662 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,896 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,532 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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 HVC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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