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DG06 RXA

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,744 mi
Last recorded176,744 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 176,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 172,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 166,216 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 166,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 150,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 150,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 131,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 131,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,441 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 111,282 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 91,985 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 91,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2011 73,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 73,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,874 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 RXA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

DG06 RXA is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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