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DN06 WVW

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,619 mi
Last recorded136,619 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 WVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 136,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis and axle cradle corroded and flacking

fuel tank cradle holed and corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank carrier holed and corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 133,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel tank cradle holed and corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 133,212 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank carrier rusty

surface rust on front suspension

Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 125,887 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Power steering component leaking end of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,753 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 115,753 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,674 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,243 miles

Centre exhaust bracket partially detatched...

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 69,899 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,899 miles

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,728 miles

nearside handbrake cable has less movement than offside. advise have adjustment checked

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,706 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake cable has less movement than offside. advise have adjustment checked

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,051 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,051 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,742 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 WVW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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