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DG06 RYO

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,127 mi
Last recorded147,127 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 147,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail over rear axle and behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 146,213 miles

All repairs complete as fail 29/04/2024 . Rusting on main chassis and several suspension parts

Fail 29 Apr 2024 146,186 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure Excessive corrosion on O/S inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure Excessive corrosion on inner sill n/s (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Around spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear bump stops corroded

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

Extensive corrosion on main chassis and several suspension parts also supporting members

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,523 miles

Both front sidelights dim

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

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

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2023 143,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system *Marked in yellow chalk* (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front sidelights dim

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

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

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 140,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,107 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,195 miles

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

Multiple front + rear suspension components corroded + deteriorated

Nearside rear, offside rear + offside front tyres cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 125,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached is detached! (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Multiple front + rear suspension components corroded + deteriorated

Nearside rear, offside rear + offside front tyres cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,503 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and front and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 117,188 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Under vehicle, chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,262 miles

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

Nearside + offside rear tyres cracking down treads

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, cracking + worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe corroded around chassis leg area + clip before flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,705 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,594 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,350 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,213 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2009 43,879 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 RYO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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