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DG06 KZC

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,437 mi
Last recorded146,437 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 146,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 139,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 129,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,671 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 125,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,657 miles

oil leek

Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,558 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 105,553 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,137 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 91,137 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 77,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,962 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,962 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,679 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 KZC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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