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DS06 WEV

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 WEV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 116,022 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 108,750 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both foot steps corroded

brake pipe line corroded

slight corrosion under car

Fail 31 Aug 2020 108,750 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both foot steps corroded

brake pipe line corroded

slight corrosion under car

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,154 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,596 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 WEV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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