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DE06 NLJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 82,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,084 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 74,853 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,074 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 71,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 68,576 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

osr and nsr body mount points excessively corroded

osr and nsr body mount points starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded full length running along top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged central hoses metal outer casing corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

osr and nsr body mount points excessively corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 31 May 2013 41,876 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 May 2012 38,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 May 2012 38,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,409 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 23 May 2009 23,828 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 NLJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black 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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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