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DN06 AWM

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,566 mi
Last recorded112,566 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 AWM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 112,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,618 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,710 miles

Nearside mirror damage

Fail 7 Dec 2016 95,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside mirror damage

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,991 miles

N/S MIRROR DAMAGE

Fail 14 Dec 2015 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S MIRROR DAMAGE

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,489 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2014 83,485 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,217 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,217 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear handbrake swivel sticking

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,698 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,839 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 31,765 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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DN06 AWM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN06 AWM, 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 DN06 AWM registered?

DN06 AWM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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