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DS06 AEA

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,058 mi
Last recorded129,058 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 AEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 129,058 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 129,037 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 114,123 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,678 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 113,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,278 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both inner sills corroded, no holes

engine covers fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,633 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 104,633 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake cable pivit (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,424 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,424 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,750 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S LINK ARM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,837 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,735 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 AEA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS06 AEA, 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 AEA is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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