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DS06 ACO

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,772 mi
Last recorded188,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 ACO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 188,772 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 188,760 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 184,466 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 184,191 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 181,960 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 181,929 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 181,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 172,299 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes poorly routed/supported

Fail 9 Feb 2018 172,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately suspect poor quality repair to rear axle (2.4.A.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 164,256 miles

unable to fully inspect welding due to underseal

Fail 2 Dec 2016 164,252 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked excessive corrosion rear axle mounting (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2015 157,786 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 150,611 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 15,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 144,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank

Fail 16 Dec 2013 144,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank

Pass 11 Dec 2012 130,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 108,882 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,041 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 69,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,450 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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DS06 ACO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DS06 ACO, 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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DS06 ACO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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