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DE06 JXW

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,751 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK FROM WATER PUMP OR RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 126,751 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK FROM WATER PUMP OR RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,295 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 120,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake requires service as only just passed test low reading on n/s/r

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,286 miles

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

Rear requires service

high level brake light not working

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear requires service

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,152 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle and front to rear center pipe slightly corrodied (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 106,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle and front to rear center pipe slightly corrodied (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,294 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,039 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,837 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,705 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,036 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 JXW 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 66.7%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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