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DS06 MKZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,695 mi
Last recorded114,695 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,695 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both drop link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both undersill areas are holed and corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 114,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both drop link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both undersill areas are holed and corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,149 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,136 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 95,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,983 miles

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

engine bay covers

items removed from drivers view prior to test

power steering fluid reservoir below minimum

Fail 27 Feb 2016 84,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine bay covers

items removed from drivers view prior to test

power steering fluid reservoir below minimum

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,168 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,032 miles

offside inner rack gator leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,670 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,143 miles

small hole in nearside rear indicator lens but not showing white light

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 MKZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MKZ, 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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What year was DS06 MKZ registered?

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

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