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DG06 CBV

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,848 mi
Last recorded162,848 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 CBV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 162,848 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 162,842 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 158,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear door handle deteriorated but can still be readily opened and closed

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated possible cable seizing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroding

fuel tank corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2023 158,699 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear door handle deteriorated but can still be readily opened and closed

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated possible cable seizing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroding

fuel tank corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2022 152,085 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 152,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 144,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 137,472 miles

Offside Front shock absorber body corroded

body corrosion around rear wheel arches (no sharp edges

headlamp beam image faint (lenses slighly opaque

oil sump corroded

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 15 Feb 2019 137,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber body corroded

body corrosion around rear wheel arches (no sharp edges

headlamp beam image faint (lenses slighly opaque

oil sump corroded

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 27 Jan 2018 129,220 miles

Front brake pad linings low

Front headlamp covers slightly opaque

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pre/post flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pre/post flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pad linings low

brake pipes chalked for reference

oil/intercooler radiator guard corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre showing shoulder wear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre showing shoulder wear

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre valve showing deterioration

Rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Rear exhaust rubber snapped

brakes checked by decelerometer 66% service 18% park

Fail 1 Feb 2017 122,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre showing shoulder wear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre showing shoulder wear

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre valve showing deterioration

Rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Rear exhaust rubber snapped

brakes checked by decelerometer 66% service 18% park

Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,263 miles

decelerometer brakes performance checked and passed foot brake 65kg / hand brake 25kg

foot brake slip pad split

front bash plate corroded to excess

near side rear tyre showing a nail in tyre tread

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,028 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 109,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,474 miles

advise tyres wearing unevenly on front

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,051 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,800 miles

front tyres worn on edges .

o/s/r tyre worn on iner edge.

wheel tracking to be checked .

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,701 miles

car has very slight pull to right hand side when doing road brake check. foot brake 70 , hand brake 30.

front wheel tracking to be checked. / tyre presure.

iner brake pad lineings to be checked .

o/s/r tyre worn on iner edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,243 miles

near side and offside number plate lights dim

Fail 11 Feb 2010 70,243 miles

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

near side and offside number plate lights dim

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,210 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge - offside due for replacement

Oil leak from rear transfer box seal (propshaft) requires attention

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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DG06 CBV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG06 CBV, 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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DG06 CBV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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