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DN06 EPO

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,659 mi
Last recorded85,659 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 85,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake lever has limited reserve travel.

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes croded front and rear

under neath genraly rasty

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,230 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,446 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,663 miles

unable to check outer sills properly covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 53,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill bacl (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to check outer sills properly covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,372 miles

Offside main chassis showing signs of corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2018 49,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside main chassis showing signs of corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,084 miles

front b/pads looking low

rear brakes require attension soon

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,484 miles

all pipes lightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 40,484 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

all pipes lightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 34,422 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,267 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake pivot at rear axle stiff to move

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 20,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,817 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 EPO 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPO, 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 EPO registered?

DN06 EPO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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