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DS06 OTW

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,002 mi
Last recorded149,002 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 149,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 132,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 128,131 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 128,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,913 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,198 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,810 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,260 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,951 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,193 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,309 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 17,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OTW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

Is DS06 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 OTW 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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