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DG06 EFV

2006 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,572 mi
Last recorded151,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 EFV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 151,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 151,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 136,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 136,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,983 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 21 May 2012 79,779 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 79,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 67,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 67,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,590 miles

front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

front wiper rubbers split

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2009 42,087 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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DG06 EFV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

DG06 EFV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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