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DE06 HVT

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

126,427 mi
Last recorded126,427 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 HVT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 126,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion around underbody and outer sills

general corrosion around suspension components

Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion around underbody and outer sills

general corrosion around suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Offside Sill corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 115,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Little effort on NSR handbrake

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Offside Sill corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,712 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to check condition of sill due to covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 108,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,911 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s/r been repaired and only meets requirements (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 104,883 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened on to axle chalked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,873 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 98,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,430 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 85,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 77,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 59,671 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 50,029 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 50,029 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,817 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 HVT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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