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DS06 WEO

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2022 141,301 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has general under body and component surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 130,732 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has general under body surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 126,881 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has underbody and component surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2018 122,038 miles

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

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

vehicle has general underboby and component surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,646 miles

main chassis corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,046 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 108,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,962 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,748 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 34,748 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 WEO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

DS06 WEO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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