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DS06 MKO

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,766 mi
Last recorded156,766 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 156,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

all weld repairs have been undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2024 145,969 miles

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

weld repairs to sill areas have been undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2024 145,969 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

weld repairs to sill areas have been undersealed

Pass 17 May 2023 132,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 123,877 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 123,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion also leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 119,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 114,603 miles

weldrepairsundersealede

Fail 22 May 2020 114,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 108,661 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In both rack end ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing The flexible lower dust covers are split on both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded The metal part of the flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded The pipe that feeds into the flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded The metal part of the flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded The pipe that feeds into the flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes where they go behind the fuel tank and where they are clipped into the securing clip and just before they feed the two rear flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In both rack end ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.20 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.10 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.20 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing The flexible lower dust covers are split on both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,964 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded That joins the flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded That joins the flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear above the fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,098 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 93,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,304 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,061 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2012 52,061 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2011 46,539 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,083 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 MKO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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