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DG06 KYZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 KYZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 104,309 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement on rear axle (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Around wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 92,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Around wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,141 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,570 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside front pads wearing low

underneath starting to corrode

Fail 25 Feb 2012 61,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside front pads wearing low

underneath starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,517 miles

all 4 tyres side walls cracking

front inner bracke pads look low

Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,517 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres side walls cracking

front inner bracke pads look low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,583 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 48,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,650 miles

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

oil leak

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 KYZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

DG06 KYZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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