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DS06 WEW

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,702 mi
Last recorded65,702 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,702 miles

ALL UNDER VEHICLE & CHASSIS CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear TOW BAR CORRODED

Fail 12 Dec 2025 65,686 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 54 (1.4.1 (a))

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

ALL UNDER VEHICLE & CHASSIS CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear TOW BAR CORRODED

Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,313 miles

ALL CHASSIS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDES (6.1.6 (i) (i))

TOW BAR CORRODED

Pass 22 Dec 2023 63,711 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear BOTH SIDES CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear TOW BAR CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 63,697 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CLOSING PANEL & OUTER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CLOSING PANEL & OUTER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear BOTH SIDES CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear TOW BAR CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 63,131 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hand Brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE CORROED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES DOOR SHUTS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 63,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hand Brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE CORROED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES DOOR SHUTS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFF SIDES & INNER SILL (ALL) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON 2.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 61,309 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARKING BRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFF SIDES & INNER SILL (ALL) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON 2.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,331 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 59,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE SILL TO FLOORS SURACE RUST (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL REAR CHASSIS HAS SURACE RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,145 miles

front pads are quite worn

o/s front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,058 miles

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

handbrake cable balance pivot stiff

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,837 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 WEW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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