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DK06 DXH

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,290 mi
Last recorded129,290 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 DXH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 129,290 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill badly corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill badly corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central main chassis corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mounting to rear axle corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mounting to rear axle corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tower badly corroded and weakened but not fractured (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,557 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both rear sills corroded through

park brake has little reserve travel - may need adjustment/repair

Fail 10 Jul 2020 122,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both rear sills corroded through

park brake has little reserve travel - may need adjustment/repair

Pass 19 Jul 2019 116,819 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 116,805 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 107,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,399 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,484 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,607 miles

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

o/s & n/s/f inner sills holed

play in n/s rack end

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,073 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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DK06 DXH is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DK06 DXH, 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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DK06 DXH is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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