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DG06 EFF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,197 mi
Last recorded109,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 EFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,720 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,301 miles

Centre Rear 25% of eye level brake light inop

Front non related test item , play showing in front propshaft rear most U.J

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness visable (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front windscreen showing damage outside zone A less than 40mm

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness visable (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,741 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in osf track rod

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,542 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,542 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 50,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,823 miles

n/s of steering rack slight play at inner end

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,917 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 28,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 EFF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFF, 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 DG06 EFF registered?

DG06 EFF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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