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DG06 RXW

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,200 mi
Last recorded106,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 RXW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,200 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,888 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 100,880 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements parking brake ineddective (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,267 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 88,205 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,225 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 80,185 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,555 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 72,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Axle bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 64,920 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 57,492 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,492 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,260 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 49,260 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,811 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 22,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,365 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 RXW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

DG06 RXW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is DG06 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 RXW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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