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DG06 KZF

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,600 mi
Last recorded162,600 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 162,600 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 145,729 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 145,513 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected axle stabiliser (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,152 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,701 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 103,691 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,227 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 99,227 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,094 miles

Nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,878 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,674 miles

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2015 64,740 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 64,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,780 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,389 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,469 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 KZF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZF, 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 KZF registered?

DG06 KZF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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