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DS06 MLF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,356 mi
Last recorded130,356 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 124,916 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Tested at 0.80

Fail 13 Mar 2024 124,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Tested at 0.80

Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,958 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,524 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 112,524 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,102 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 105,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,190 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,884 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 88,884 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,315 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,369 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 31,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,497 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 MLF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

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

Is DS06 MLF safe to buy?

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