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DE06 HVF

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,988 mi
Last recorded103,988 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 103,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 97,901 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,771 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,688 miles

n/s front tyre on wear bars

Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre on wear bars

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,889 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 48,889 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,658 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 HVF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

DE06 HVF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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