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DN06 MZT

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,334 mi
Last recorded150,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 MZT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 150,334 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 139,037 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 130,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 121,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,275 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,817 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,134 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 75,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted partial check only

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,961 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

SILL TRIMS FITTED, PARTIAL EXAMINATION ONLY

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,590 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 19 Oct 2011 48,999 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 14 May 2010 42,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,170 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 MZT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

DN06 MZT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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