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DS06 MKP

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,983 mi
Last recorded158,983 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 MKP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 158,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

nsr inner sill corroded within 30cm of body mounting

osf inner sill corroded within 30cm of body mounting

osr inner sill corroded within 30cm of body mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2018 148,372 miles

Brake pipes have been undersealed

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

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Fail 20 Mar 2018 148,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Pass 18 Dec 2017 145,361 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 145,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also too high blub in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,890 miles

Aux. Belt Cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,363 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside on top of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 103,353 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside on top of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,260 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,114 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,678 miles

rear tyres slight cracking on side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

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 MKP is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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