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DS06 ORG

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,887 mi
Last recorded156,887 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 ORG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 156,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 143,606 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 132,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 111,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,662 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,045 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,564 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,153 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,989 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,508 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,339 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 ORG is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

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

Is DS06 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 ORG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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