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DN06 EOW

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,697 mi
Last recorded101,697 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,697 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 101,691 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,335 miles

Offside sill backing

Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,335 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sill backing

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,911 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system axle pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Slight travel on hand brake lever.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,872 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

oli leak, possibly faulty prop shaft seal

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2017 78,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face very scorned (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

oli leak, possibly faulty prop shaft seal

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs showing signs of wear (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak possible center diff

Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs showing signs of wear (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak possible center diff

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advice handbrake adjustment

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,009 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,550 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,550 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,198 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 46,976 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light surface rust to front aqnd rear brake discs

nearside lamp unit damaged

one bulb out on centre stop light

slight uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,283 miles

front rear number plates gap slight to big

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,151 miles

front rear no plates minor gap in centre

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 EOW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EOW, 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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DN06 EOW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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