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DE06 JXY

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,752 mi
Last recorded112,752 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 112,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drop sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Universal joint near the steering rack. (2.2.2 (c))

Both sills covered with trim.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met.

Underside of body corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,433 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 100,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,073 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre below 1.6 mm in the centre tread but not primary treads

Offside Rear Tyre below 1.6 mm in the centre tread but not primary treads

Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre below 1.6 mm in the centre tread but not primary treads

Offside Rear Tyre below 1.6 mm in the centre tread but not primary treads

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,253 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,491 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,874 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,253 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 3 Oct 2013 53,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,656 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,040 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 26,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JXY is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY registered?

DE06 JXY is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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