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DS06 MKU

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,643 mi
Last recorded117,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,643 miles

Front brake pads are starting to get low.

Rear chassis has light corrosion

nearside and offside registration plate lamps are deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2019 117,643 miles

Front brake pads are starting to get low.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis has light corrosion

nearside and offside registration plate lamps are deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,476 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

nearside rear parking brake is lazy, it is strongly advised that the braking system is serviced.

parking brake lever has moderate- high travel.

power steering rack has a misting of oil.

registration plate lamps are deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,871 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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,871 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear seatbelt is slow to retract.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,545 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,207 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2011 31,109 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 31,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 19,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 19,825 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 MKU 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 MKU, 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 MKU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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